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The flag of Madagascar was officially adopted on October 14, 1958. The Madagascar flag consists of two horizontal and one vertical stripe which are of equal length. According to one of the theories, the colors of the Madagascar flag symbolize its traditional classes, history and yearning for independence. The red and white colors were of the Merina kingdom and they also symbolized the ethnic origins of the Malagasy people in Southeast Asia. Green stood for the Hova group of people who were the commoners and peasants. According to the modern day interpretation, white represents purity, red stands for sovereignty and green for hope.

Official Name: Repoblikan' I Madagasikara

Capital: Antananarivo

Location: An island nation of the western Indian Ocean. The national territory includes the Crozet Island.

Area: 5,87,040 Sq. km.

Official Languages: Malagasy

National Flag: Horizontally red over green in the hoist a vertical white strip.

Flag Ratio: 2:3

National Anthem: Ry Tanindrazanay Malala O ÏO Our Beloved Fatherland (1958)