Madagascar Official Title: Republic of Madagascar General Information: Capital Antananarivo Population (million) 27.578n/a Total Area 587,040 km² Currency 1 CAN$=13987.06 Franc (MGF) (2020 - Annual average) National Holiday 26 June, Independence Day Language(s) French, Malagasy Political Information: Type of State Semi-Presidential Republic Type of Government Executive: The President is elected by popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term). The Prime Minister is nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the President. Bilateral Product trade Legislative: Bicameral Parliament – National Assembly (Antenimierapirenena) (151 seats) and Canada - Madagascar Senate (63 seats). 200 150 Balance 100 Can. Head of State Head of Government 50 Exports Prime Minister President 0 Can. Christian Ntsay Imports Andry Rajoelina Millions -50 Total -100 Trade Ministers: Foreign Affairs: Naina Andriantsitohaina -150 Industry, Trade, and Handicrafts: Lantosoa Rakotomalala 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Economy and Finance: Richard Randriamandranto Statistics Canada Main Political Parties Canadian Imports New Forces for Madagascar (HVM), Together with President Andry Rajoelina (MAPAR), Ravalomanana Movement (MR), Vondrona Politika Miara-Dia–Malagasy Miara-Miainga (VPM- from: Madagascar MMM),I Love Madagascar (TIM) M ineral Prod. Veg. Prod. Textiles Prod. Base M etal Prod. Chemical Prod. Elections: Last:n/a 2018 (presidential); 2015 (legislative-upper house). 2013 (legislative-lower Precio us house). Next: 2019 (legislative), 2020 (legislative-upper house); 2023 (presidential). 2020 M etals/ stones Food Prod. Statistics Canada Economic Information: (2020) IMF (estimates) Madagascar Canada GDP: (billion) $18.21n/a $2,162.38 Canadian Exports GDP per capita: $660.21n/a $56,945.03 to: Madagascar GDP Growth rate: (%) -4.24n/a -5.40 M ach. M ech. Elec. Prod. Inflation: (%) 4.19n/a 0.72 V ehicles and Equip. Unemployment: (%) n/a 9.60 Base M etal Prod. Product Trade and Investment: (2020) Statistics Canada Paper Prod. Canadian Exports: $11,270,891n/a Textiles Prod. Canadian Imports : $118,042,559n/a Specialized Inst. Foreign Direct Investment in Canada n/a (million) 2020 Glass & Stone Prod. Canadian Direct Investment in country $28n/a (million) Statistics Canada Representation: Sources: Statistics/Industry Canada Foreign Representation in Canada http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/tdo-dcd.nsf/eng/Home Vacant IMF http://www.imf.org/external/ns/cs.aspx?id=28 Canadian Representation Abroad Chargé d’affaires a.i. Chris Cooter May 2021 www.international.gc.ca HTML version: https://www.international.gc.ca/country-pays/fact_sheet-fiche_documentaire/madagascar.aspx?lang=eng.