About Madagascar

At a Glance

Location

• 400 km off the East coast of Africa, South of the Equator

Size

• 587,040 square kilometers (or slightly smaller than Texas)
• the world's fourth largest island

Capital

• Antananarivo

Climate

• tropical with most rain falling between December and March

Population

• approximately 20 million

Life Expectancy

• Men 55, Women 60

Language

• three official: Malagasy, French, and English

Much more at Wikipedia

P.S. If anyone is looking for a definitive guide to Madagascar, I recommend the Bradt Travel Guide.