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ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code: MG

Technical information about ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code MG

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Below, you can find technical information regarding the MG code, which represents Madagascar within the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 standard.

General Information
Essential identifiers, names, and flag.
Country Code
MG
Related Codes
MDG450MA
Official Name (Native)
République de Madagascar (French)
Common Name
Madagascar
Common Name (Native)
Madagascar (French)
Flag
Geography
Key facts about location, terrain, climate, and borders.
Continent
Africa
Region
East African islandsMadagascar
Area
587,041 km²
Country Bounds
N: -11.9454, S: -25.609, W: 43.2249, E: 50.4838
Landlocked
No
Coordinates of Capital
Antananarivo (-18.91, 47.525)
Terrain
narrow coastal plain, high plateau and mountains in center
Climate
tropical along coast, temperate inland, arid in south
Administrative & Political
Essential political and administrative details.
Capital
Antananarivo
Government Type
Federal Republic
Established
1960
Driving Side
Right
Time zone
UTC +3 hours
Population & Society
Key demographic, linguistic, and cultural information.
Population
26,262,368
Population Density
45.14 people/km²
Urban Areas
AmbanjaAntananarivoAntsirabeAntsirananaFianarantsoaToamasinaToliara
Nationality
Noun: Malagasy (singular and plural) Adjective: Malagasy
Distribution
most of population lives on the eastern half of the island; significant clustering is found in the central highlands and eastern coastline, as shown in this population distribution map
Official Languages
FrenchMalagasy
Literacy Rate
74.7% (2021 est.)
National Symbols
National anthem, symbols, and other important cultural identifiers.
National Anthem
"Ry Tanindraza nay malala o" (Oh, Our Beloved Fatherland)
National Holiday
Independence Day, 26 June (1960)
National Symbols
traveller's palm (ravenala), zebu
National Colors
red, green, white
National Dish
Romazava
Economy
Currency, GDP, and other key economic information.
Currency
MGA – Malagasy Ariary (Ar)
GDP
$51.265 billion (2023 est.)
Measurement Units
Metric – Meter (m), Kilogram (kg), Liter (L), Celsius (°C)
Infrastructure
Important identifiers for connectivity and commerce.
Internet TLD
.mg
Calling Code
+261
  • +261-13 – Mideast Region
  • +261-22 – Antananarivo
  • +261-42 – Ambatolampy
Internet Hosts
38,392
Internet Users
319,900
Phones (Mobile)
8,564,000 lines
Phones (Landline)
143,700 lines

Madagascar is an island country located off the southeastern coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean, east of Mozambique.

*The map highlights the location of Madagascar.

Related locale codes

en-MG – English (Madagascar)

fr-MG – French (Madagascar)

mg-MG – Malagasy (Madagascar)

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