Madagascar is a Country in the MoriAtlas geographic dataset. It is used as a structured place record for organizing nearby regions, countries, and protected-area discovery, and where relevant it can also act as part of the broader geographic area of Africa.

How large and how populated is Madagascar?

Madagascar covers approximately 592,796 square kilometers and has an available population figure of 31,964,956, recorded for 2,024. Taken together, these numbers give a much better sense of the location’s real scale than either figure would on its own.

How many national parks are associated with Madagascar?

Madagascar is associated with 7 national parks in the dataset. That count makes the location relevant as a park-discovery entry point, whether it is being viewed as a country, a region, or a broader geographic grouping.

Which national parks are associated with Madagascar?

The dataset links Madagascar with the following national parks: Analamazaotra National Park, Isalo National Park, Masoala National Park, Mount Sarıçalı National Park, Ranomafana National Park, Sahamalaza National Park, Soğuksu National Park. This list gives a direct protected-area overview for the location and is often the quickest way to understand why the place matters in MoriAtlas.

Which countries or regions are associated with Madagascar?

Madagascar is associated with the following country or countries: Madagascar. Where more detailed internal geography is available, it is also associated with the following region or regions: Alaotra-Mangoro, Ankara Province, Haute Matsiatra, Ihorombe Region, Sava Region, Sofia region, Vatovavy. This helps show whether the location is narrowly bounded or connected to a wider network of places.

What are the official and native names of Madagascar?

The official name of Madagascar is Republic of Madagascar, and its native name is Repoblikan'i Madagasikara. These naming forms add useful legal, linguistic, and local context beyond the shorter common name used in English interfaces.

What language and time zone information is associated with Madagascar?

Madagascar is associated with the following language codes: mg, fr, and with the time zone Asia/Riyadh. These are practical metadata points that help the place profile work better across localization, search, and international geographic browsing.

What geographic character defines Madagascar?

Madagascar is classified in the dataset as a coastal location. Coastal geography often shapes climate patterns, settlement history, access routes, and the broader natural identity of a place.

Is Madagascar defined as an island location?

Yes. Madagascar is classified as an island location. Island geography often gives a place a more distinct environmental and spatial profile, which can also influence how protected areas are distributed and understood.

What are the main country facts for Madagascar?

For Madagascar, the capital is Antananarivo, the largest city is Antananarivo, and the associated currency code is MGA. Together, these facts provide a quick practical snapshot of the country beyond its place on the map.

What codes identify Madagascar in geographic datasets?

Madagascar is identified by the ISO code MG and the country code MG. These standard identifiers are especially useful when connecting MoriAtlas place records to other structured geographic or statistical systems.

How many national parks are in Madagascar, and which ones are they?

Madagascar is associated with 7 national parks in the dataset: Analamazaotra National Park, Isalo National Park, Masoala National Park, Mount Sarıçalı National Park, Ranomafana National Park, Sahamalaza National Park, Soğuksu National Park. This makes the country page one of the strongest entry points for browsing its protected landscapes at a national scale.

Which regions are associated with Madagascar?

Madagascar is associated with the following region or regions: Alaotra-Mangoro, Ankara Province, Haute Matsiatra, Ihorombe Region, Sava Region, Sofia region, Vatovavy. This is useful for moving from a country-level overview into more detailed regional park discovery.

Countries

Browse mapped protected landscapes and understand the geographic distribution of Madagascar's unique natural areas.

Madagascar National Parks and Protected Areas: An Atlas for Geographic Discovery

Madagascar, a vast island nation in the Indian Ocean, offers a remarkable tapestry of unique ecosystems and endemic wildlife. This atlas provides a structured gateway to understanding the geographic spread and mapped boundaries of its national parks and protected areas. Navigate through Madagascar's distinct natural terrains and conservation landscapes to visually comprehend the island's extraordinary biodiversity and protected regions.

Related tags

island countrybiodiversity hotspotmegadiverse countryIndian OceanAfrican island

Browse categories

About

Discover Madagascar's unique protected landscapes, mapping conservation efforts across its diverse Indian Ocean terrain.

Madagascar National Parks: Explore Protected Areas and Island Geography

Browse a comprehensive atlas of national parks in Madagascar, an island nation celebrated for its extraordinary endemic biodiversity and critical conservation landscapes. Utilize this geographic overview to trace the distribution of protected areas, exploring unique park entities and their regional context across its distinct natural environments.

Madagascar is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, positioned off the southeastern coast of Africa. As the world's fourth-largest island and second-largest island country, it stands out for its exceptional biodiversity—over 90% of its wildlife is endemic, making it one of 17 megadiverse countries. The population is approximately 32 million, with Antananarivo as both the capital and largest city.

Madagascar is an island nation comprising the main island of Madagascar and numerous smaller peripheral islands in the Indian Ocean. Located off the southeastern coast of Africa, it is the fourth-largest island in the world and the second-largest island country. The country's long period of geological isolation has resulted in extraordinary evolutionary divergence, making it one of the world's most significant biodiversity hotspots. Madagascar was first permanently settled during the mid-first millennium CE by Austronesian peoples, later joined by Bantu groups. Today it operates as a unitary semi-presidential republic with Malagasy and French as official languages.

Largest city:Antananarivo

Currency code:MGA

ISO code:MG

Parks count

Capital

Antananarivo

Area

592,796 km²

Population

31,964,956 (2,024)

Coastal

Island

Mountainous

Landlocked

Park atlas7 parks

Explore the geographic distribution of Madagascar's national parks, mapping its diverse protected landscapes and unique island biodiversity.

National Parks in Madagascar: Browse Protected Areas & Mapped Geography

Explore the national parks and protected areas of Madagascar, tracing their geographic distribution and the unique endemic biodiversity safeguarded across this megadiverse island nation. This country-level atlas view provides a structured way to discover significant conservation landscapes, map endemic habitats, and understand Madagascar's unparalleled biodiversity.

National parkIhorombe Region

Isalo National Park: Explore Madagascar's Sandstone Canyons and Protected Landscape Geography

Discover unique geology, tapia woodlands, and regional park context.

Isalo National Park is a prominent protected area in Madagascar's Ihorombe Region, celebrated for its spectacular sandstone landscape. This national park features deep canyons, eroded rock domes, and striking runiform mountains, formed from ancient sedimentary deposits. The park preserves significant tapia woodlands and remarkable plant endemism, offering a rich context for understanding protected land distribution and Madagascar's unique geography. Its mapped terrain provides a visual atlas of natural wonders.

Area: 815.4 km²
Established: 1962
IUCN: II

Isalo National Park Protected Area

National parkMadagascar

Ranomafana National Park: Madagascar's premier Tropical Rainforest Protected Area

Explore its unique mapped geography and landscape context.

Ranomafana National Park stands as a crucial national park within Madagascar's protected lands, safeguarding a significant expanse of tropical rainforest. This page offers a deep dive into its geographic setting, detailing the mapped boundaries and the distinctive natural terrain that supports its exceptional biodiversity. Discover the atlas value of this protected landscape for understanding regional conservation and geographic context.

Area: 416 km²
Established: 1991
IUCN: II
Climate: Tropical

Ranomafana National Park protected landscape

National parkSava Region

Masoala National Park: Explore Madagascar's Largest Protected Landscape and Marine Ecosystems

Discover the unique geographic features and rich biodiversity of this Sava Region national park.

Masoala National Park represents a critical protected landscape in Madagascar's Sava Region, spanning the vast Masoala Peninsula. The park's protected territory covers a remarkable range of ecosystems, including lowland and montane rainforests, coastal habitats, and extensive marine areas with coral reefs. Understanding the geographic scope and ecological diversity of Masoala National Park provides essential context for appreciating Madagascar's unique natural heritage and the importance of its conservation efforts.

Area: 2,400 km²
Established: 1997
IUCN: II
Visitors: 3K annual

Masoala National Park protected landscape

National parkAlaotra-Mangoro

Analamazaotra National Park: Protected Rainforest Ecosystem and Mapped Landscape in Alaotra-Mangoro

Explore Madagascar's Eastern Highlands protected area geography.

Analamazaotra National Park, situated in Madagascar's Alaotra-Mangoro region, represents a critical segment of the island's protected eastern rainforests. This national park is mapped as a vital conservation area, offering insights into its unique ecosystems and natural terrain. Understanding Analamazaotra National Park's geographic placement and protected boundaries provides essential context for regional landscape exploration and atlas-based geographic discovery within Madagascar.

Area: 26.53 km²
Established: 2015
IUCN: II
Relief: Highland

Analamazaotra National Park Protected Landscape

Watercolor illustration of a forested landscape with green trees, rolling hills, and distant mountains

National parkTurkey

Soğuksu National Park: Turkey's Highland Forest Protected Landscape Discovery

Explore mapped boundaries and unique Anatolian geography.

Soğuksu National Park serves as a significant protected natural area in central Turkey, celebrated for its substantial coniferous forest ecosystem. This park showcases a transition zone between major geographic regions, offering a unique highland landscape shaped by volcanic geology. Discover its mapped protected boundaries and its role as a vital natural atlas point within the broader Turkish geography, featuring diverse terrain and important ecological elements.

Area: 11.87 km²
Established: 1959
IUCN: II

Soğuksu National Park Protected Landscape

National parkMadagascar

Sahamalaza National Park: A Key National Park and Ramsar Wetland in Madagascar

Explore Madagascar's unique protected landscape and biodiversity hotspot

Sahamalaza National Park is a significant protected area in Madagascar, designated as both a National Park and an internationally important Ramsar Wetland. It protects vital transitional forest ecosystems and extensive coastal wetland habitats, offering a crucial refuge for critically endangered lemur species and migratory birds. The park's unique geography and ecological role provide rich context for understanding Madagascar's celebrated endemic biodiversity and conservation efforts through mapped landscape exploration.

Area: 260.35 km²
Established: 2007
IUCN: II

Sahamalaza National Park Atlas

National parkAnkara Province

Mount Sarıçalı National Park: Turkey's Newest Protected Mountain Landscape

Ancient forests, endemic botany, and dramatic mountain terrain.

Mount Sarıçalı National Park, located in Ankara Province, Turkey, is a testament to the nation's commitment to conservation. This protected area is celebrated for its ancient forests, with larch, Kasnak oak, and juniper trees dating back 700-800 years. Its position at the confluence of three phytogeographic zones supports a rich array of 139 endemic plant species. The park's landscape is further characterized by the striking Uyuzsuyu Waterfall and the imposing Mount Sarıçalı peak, offering a profound geographic context for atlas exploration.

Area: 10.24 km²
Established: 2021
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Mount Sarıçalı National Park Atlas

View All Madagascar National Parks

Landscape and environment

Understand how Madagascar is shaped by terrain, ecosystems, and seasonal conditions

Madagascar geography, nature, climate, and landscape context for park-focused travel research

Explore the physical geography, natural setting, and climate patterns of Madagascar through a location-first overview built for travel research, national park discovery, and broader regional context. This section helps explain how landscapes, habitats, and environmental conditions shape what people search for, where they travel, and how they experience protected areas in Madagascar.

Madagascar geography and landscape

Madagascar lies in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa, separated from the mainland by the Mozambique Channel. The island is situated approximately 400 km from the African continent. As the world's fourth-largest island, it also includes numerous smaller peripheral islands.

Madagascar nature and environment

Madagascar is a globally recognized biodiversity hotspot and one of the world's 17 megadiverse countries. Over 90% of the island's wildlife is endemic, meaning it is found nowhere else on Earth. The country contains diverse ecosystems ranging from rainforests to savannas, hosting unique species across flora and fauna.

Madagascar climate and seasonal conditions

Madagascar has a subtropical to tropical maritime climate.

Explore this place

Seychelles National Parks and Protected Areas Discovery Atlas

Gain a structured understanding of Seychelles' protected natural areas. This atlas entry point allows for detailed exploration of national parks and conservation landscapes, emphasizing their geographic spread and mapped boundaries. Navigate through the island nation's protected territories to appreciate the regional context and diverse natural terrain that defines Seychelles.

22 parks

Seychelles National Parks and Protected Areas

Tanzania

8 parks

Tanzania

Mozambique National Parks and Protected Areas: Mapped Landscape Discovery

Navigate Mozambique's network of national parks and protected areas within a geographic atlas framework. This resource highlights the mapped boundaries and distribution of conservation landscapes across the country, offering insights into regional geography and natural terrain. It is designed for users seeking a structured overview of protected lands for atlas-based exploration and understanding of Mozambique's natural heritage.

6 parks

Mozambique National Parks and Protected Areas

Zimbabwe National Parks and Protected Areas Atlas: Geographic Discovery

Navigate Zimbabwe's significant national parks and protected areas through a detailed geographic lens. This atlas entry provides context on the distribution of protected lands, showcasing the varied natural terrain and conservation landscapes across the nation. It serves as a foundational resource for understanding the country's protected area network and planning further map-based discovery.

4 parks

Zimbabwe National Parks Atlas

Comoros National Parks and Protected Areas Geographic Atlas and Map Explorer

Access a structured overview of national parks and protected natural areas within Comoros. This atlas entry details the geographic spread and landscape context of conservation lands across the islands, aiding in the discovery of volcanic island environments and Indian Ocean marine protected areas. Understand how each protected area fits into the broader regional geography of this unique nation.

3 parks

Comoros National Parks and Protected Areas

Explore National Parks and Protected Areas in Malawi: A Geographic Atlas

Delve into the structured geographic data for Malawi's national parks and protected areas. This atlas provides clear insights into the mapped boundaries and regional spread of conservation lands, highlighting the country's unique natural terrain. Understand the distribution of protected sites and enhance your geographic comprehension of Malawi's conservation efforts and diverse landscapes.

3 parks

Malawi National Parks Atlas

Mauritius National Parks and Protected Areas: Mapped Geographic Discovery

Discover the breadth of national parks and protected areas within Mauritius using our geographic atlas. This resource details mapped park boundaries and the regional distribution of conservation lands, providing a factual overview of island ecosystems. Understand the geographic context of protected areas, from coastal conservation sites to unique island environments, facilitating a structured exploration of Mauritius's natural heritage.

1 park

Mauritius National Parks & Protected Areas

Eswatini National Parks and Protected Areas: Mapped Landscape Exploration

Navigate Eswatini's protected lands with this atlas-focused guide. Understand the geographic spread and mapped boundaries of national parks and conservation areas, providing a solid foundation for exploring the country's natural regions and landscapes. This is your starting point for a structured exploration of Eswatini's diverse geography.

1 park

Eswatini National Parks and Protected Areas

Browse All Countries with National Parks

MoriAtlas Explorer

Continue Your Global Geographic Exploration with MoriAtlas Park Discovery

Dive deeper into the world's protected landscapes and national parks through MoriAtlas's structured atlas interface. Discover how continents and countries are organized, and how individual park geography fits into the broader map. Our platform is built for understanding the distribution and context of protected areas worldwide, facilitating your journey through global natural geography.

Browse next

Countries→Continents→Parks→

Global natural geography

Explore MoriAtlas Global Parks

Madagascar National Parks and Protected Areas: An Atlas for Geographic Discovery

Isalo National Park: Explore Madagascar's Sandstone Canyons and Protected Landscape Geography

Ranomafana National Park: Madagascar's premier Tropical Rainforest Protected Area

Masoala National Park: Explore Madagascar's Largest Protected Landscape and Marine Ecosystems

Analamazaotra National Park: Protected Rainforest Ecosystem and Mapped Landscape in Alaotra-Mangoro

Soğuksu National Park: Turkey's Highland Forest Protected Landscape Discovery

Sahamalaza National Park: A Key National Park and Ramsar Wetland in Madagascar

Mount Sarıçalı National Park: Turkey's Newest Protected Mountain Landscape

Madagascar geography and landscape

Madagascar nature and environment

Madagascar climate and seasonal conditions

What is Madagascar?

How large and how populated is Madagascar?

How many national parks are associated with Madagascar?

Which national parks are associated with Madagascar?

Which countries or regions are associated with Madagascar?

What are the official and native names of Madagascar?

Seychelles National Parks and Protected Areas Discovery Atlas

Tanzania

Mozambique National Parks and Protected Areas: Mapped Landscape Discovery

Zimbabwe National Parks and Protected Areas Atlas: Geographic Discovery

Comoros National Parks and Protected Areas Geographic Atlas and Map Explorer

Explore National Parks and Protected Areas in Malawi: A Geographic Atlas

Mauritius National Parks and Protected Areas: Mapped Geographic Discovery

Eswatini National Parks and Protected Areas: Mapped Landscape Exploration

Continue Your Global Geographic Exploration with MoriAtlas Park Discovery

Explore related park routes

Explore the atlas

Countries

Parks