| Population | Reference | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 17,502 x 1000 | Anonymous, 2005 |
| Coastal | World Resources Institute, 1990 |
| Area | Reference | |
|---|---|---|
| Land | 587,041 sq. km. | |
| Shelf | 180 sq. km. x 1000 | World Resources Institute, 1990 |
| EEZ | 1,292 sq. km. x 1000 | World Resources Institute, 1990 |
| Main Language | Malagasy | |
| Currency | Malagasy franc (FMG) | |
| Other Language(s) | French, Hova, English, other languages | |