Flag of Madagascar
The flag of Madagascar has a design all of its own. Its colors are white, red and green. The current design dates from 1958. Madagascar is in Africa, and its capital is Antananarivo. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Antananarivo |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 32 million |
| Area | 587,041 km² |
| Currency | Malagasy ariary |
| Colors | white, red and green |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1958 |
Which one is the flag of Madagascar?
Quib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- I lie in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of Africa.
- Around 90 percent of my animals and plants live nowhere else.
- My first settlers came by boat from Southeast Asia, thousands of kilometers away.
- I am the fourth-largest island in the world.
- My capital is called Antananarivo.
What people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Madagascar?
White, red and green. The flag of Madagascar has a design all of its own.
What is the capital of Madagascar?
Antananarivo.
When was the flag of Madagascar adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1958.
What is the population of Madagascar?
About 32 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 587,041 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.