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Madagascar quiz
Madagascar shows up in 6 quizzes: outline, the Africa map, 3 trivia questions, 2 Explorer photos and flag. Nosy Boraha and Betsiboka River are among its 2 photos.
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8 questions about Madagascar only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Madagascar at a glance
| Capital | Antananarivo |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Location | Southern Africa, island in the Indian Ocean, east of Mozambique |
| Population | 31 million (2025 estimate), 52nd of 196 |
| Area | 587,041 km², 45th of 196 |
| People per km² | 53 |
| Land borders | None |
| Coastline | 4,828 km |
| Highest point | Maromokotro, 2,876 m |
| Official languages | French and Malagasy |
| Currency | ariary |
| Flag colours | red, green and white |
| Independence | 1960, from France |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +261 |
| Terrain | Narrow coastal plain, high plateau and mountains in center |
| Climate | Tropical along coast, temperate inland, arid in south |
| Where the name comes from | A variant of the name was first used by 13th-century Venetian explorer Marco POLO when he confused the island with the Somali port of Mogadishu; the transliteration was later adopted as the official name |
| In our quizzes | 6 packs |
Madagascar has no land borders, only 4,828 km of coastline. By area Madagascar is 45th of 196 countries, just behind Ukraine and ahead of Botswana.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
2 in Explorer
A former pirate island off Madagascar, where humpback whales calve each winter.
Photo: Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
A river running red with eroded soil, visible from space.
Photo: oledoe / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
3| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of these is an official language of Madagascar? | French |
| What currency does Madagascar use? | Ariary |
| Madagascar lies off the coast of which continent? | Africa |
Madagascar, question by question
The flag round shows the Comoros, Mauritius and the Seychelles next to Madagascar. For the outline, the other choices are Mozambique, Tanzania and South Africa.
Trivia asks: “Which of these is an official language of Madagascar?” The answer is French. It also asks: “What currency does Madagascar use?” (Ariary). Explorer has 2 Madagascar photos: Nosy Boraha and Betsiboka River.
Every Madagascar question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Madagascar?
The capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo.
Which continent is Madagascar in?
Madagascar is in Africa.
What is the population of Madagascar?
About 31 million (2025 estimate).
Which countries border Madagascar?
Madagascar has no land borders.
What is the highest point in Madagascar?
Maromokotro, at 2,876 m.
What is the official language of Madagascar?
There are 2: French and Malagasy.