Madagascar
Geographic & General info
- Capital: Antananarivo
- Population: approx. 30 million
- Languages: Malagasy, French (both official)
- Area: 587,041 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+3 (EAT)
- Currency: Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
- Flag Colors: White, red, green
- National Holiday: June 26
- National Anthem: Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô!
- Neighboring Countries: None (island nation near Mozambique, Comoros, and Mauritius)
Top 15 Largest Cities
- Antananarivo
- Toamasina
- Antsirabe
- Mahajanga
- Fianarantsoa
- Toliara
- Antsiranana (Diego Suarez)
- Ambovombe
- Amparafaravola
- Tolagnaro (Fort-Dauphin)
- Ambatondrazaka
- Manakara
- Nosy Be
- Morondava
- Sambava
Top 15 Highlights
- Avenue of the Baobabs (Morondava)
- Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park
- Isalo National Park
- Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
- Nosy Be Island
- Île Sainte-Marie (Nosy Boraha)
- Ranomafana National Park
- Royal Hill of Ambohimanga
- Ankarana National Park
- Masoala National Park
- Amber Mountain National Park
- Rova of Antananarivo
- Lokobe Reserve
- Cap Sainte Marie
- Tsingy de Ankarana
Climate and Nature
Madagascar features a varied tropical climate: the eastern coast is warm and rainy with dense rainforests, the central highlands enjoy a temperate climate, and the southwest is arid to semi-arid. Due to millions of years of geographic isolation, Madagascar hosts extraordinary biodiversity, with over 90% of its wildlife existing nowhere else on Earth.
Culture and Gastronomy
Malagasy culture is a unique blend of Southeast Asian and African roots, distinguished by reverence for ancestors (celebrated in the Famadihana reburial ceremony). Culinary traditions revolve around rice (Vary) served with every dish. Signature meals include Romazava (a rich meat stew with indigenous leafy greens) and Ravitoto (pounded cassava leaves with pork).
Economy
The economy relies heavily on agriculture, fisheries, and mining. Madagascar is the world's primary producer of premium Bourbon vanilla. Exports of cloves, cacao, precious gemstones (such as sapphires), and growing eco-tourism serve as essential economic drivers.
Did you know?
- Over 90% of all wildlife in Madagascar, including all species of lemurs, is endemic and found exclusively on the island.
- Madagascar is the fourth-largest island on Earth.
- The island is famous for its iconic baobab trees, housing 6 of the 8 species found worldwide exclusively within its borders.
- The first human settlers arrived not from mainland Africa, but in outrigger canoes from Southeast Asia (Borneo) around 2,000 years ago.
- Madagascar supplies over 80% of the world's global natural vanilla crop.
Live footage: Discover Madagascar via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Madagascar and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Madagascar: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Madagascar: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Madagascar in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
