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Madagascar

country · Madagascar

Overview

Madagascar is a country in Africa, with its capital at Antananarivo.

Key facts

CountryMadagascar
CurrencyMGA

About the country

Madagascar lies in Africa.

Its capital is Antananarivo.

Practical information

You will pay in MGA (Ariary).

The main language spoken is French.

Traffic drives on the right.

Getting there

Flying is the usual way to reach Madagascar. Search live fares with the Find flights link.

Cities in Madagascar

Bigger destinations to explore in Madagascar include Antananarivo, Toamasina, Mahajanga, Fianarantsoa, Toliara, Antsiranana, Sambava, Morondava, Ambatondrazaka and Tsiroanomandidy. Open any of them for local detail and to build it into a trip.

Exploring the country

To plan Madagascar, pick a city to land in, then use the globe to string together onward stops by the transport that suits you.

Regions & places

Journeys through here

Where to stay in Madagascar

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Getting around Madagascar

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On the map

Sources & method

Data compiled 2026-09-18. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.