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Neighboring Countries of Madagascar
Madagascar has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.
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Geography of Madagascar
Location
Southern Africa, island in the Indian Ocean, east of Mozambique
Area
587,041 km² — almost four times the size of Georgia; slightly less than twice the size of Arizona
Terrain
Narrow coastal plain, high plateau and mountains in center
Climate
Tropical along coast, temperate inland, arid in south
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Maromokotro 2,876 m. Lowest: Indian Ocean 0 m. Mean elevation: 615 m.
Natural resources
Graphite, chromite, coal, bauxite, rare earth elements, salt, quartz, tar sands, semiprecious stones, mica, fish, hydropower
Natural hazards
Periodic cyclones; drought; and locust infestation volcanism: Madagascar's volcanoes have not erupted in recorded history
Good to know
World's fourth-largest island; strategic location along Mozambique Channel; despite Madagascar's close proximity to the African continent, ocean currents isolate the island, resulting in high rates of endemic plant and animal species; approximately 90% of the flora and fauna on the island are found nowhere else
Also with 0 neighbours in Africa
Neighboring countries of Cape Verde
Neighboring countries of Comoros
Neighboring countries of Mauritius
Neighboring countries of Sao Tome and Principe
Neighboring countries of Seychelles- Countries with the most neighbours
- Longest land borders in the world
- Visa-free countries for Madagascar passport holders
- Madagascar visa requirements
Frequently asked questions about the borders of Madagascar
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain).