Madagascar
Madagascar is a large island state in the Indian Ocean off the south-east coast of Africa, the fourth-largest island in the world. Settled by peoples of both African and Austronesian origin, it was a French colony before independence in 1960. Renowned for biodiversity found nowhere else on Earth, its capital is Antananarivo.
- Existed: 1960 CE – present
- Type: Country
- Government: Semi-presidential republic
- Capital: Antananarivo