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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Tanzania’s population is 114% larger than that of Madagascar, a difference of 36,595,201.
Tanzania’s surface area is 61% larger than that of Madagascar, a difference of 360,005 km².
Tanzania’s population density is 33% higher than that of Madagascar, a difference of 17.9 /km².
Tanzania’s nominal GDP is 353% larger than that of Madagascar, a difference of $61.42 billion.
Tanzania’s GDP per capita is 118% higher than that of Madagascar, a difference of $642.
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Antananarivo
Dodoma
31,964,956
68,560,157
587,295 km²
947,300 km²
54.4 /km²
72.4 /km²
$17.42 billion · 2024
$78.84 billion · 2024
$545 · 2024
$1,187 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Malagasy ariary · MGA · Ar
Tanzanian shilling · TZS · TSh
Malagasy
Tanzanian
+261
+255
.mg
.tz
MG / MDG
TZ / TZA
Indian/Antananarivo
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Madagasikara
Tanzania
| Measure | Madagascar | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Antananarivo | Dodoma |
| Population | 31,964,956 | 68,560,157 |
| Surface area | 587,295 km² | 947,300 km² |
| Population density | 54.4 /km² | 72.4 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $17.42 billion · 2024 | $78.84 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $545 · 2024 | $1,187 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Malagasy ariary · MGA · Ar | Tanzanian shilling · TZS · TSh |
| Nationality | Malagasy | Tanzanian |
| Phone code | +261 | +255 |
| Internet domain | .mg | .tz |
| ISO codes | MG / MDG | TZ / TZA |
| Time zone | Indian/Antananarivo | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Native name | Madagasikara | Tanzania |
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Madagascar, officially the Republic of Madagascar, is the world's fourth-largest island located in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa. With a population of over 26 million, it is known for its unique biodiversity, distinctive cultures, and vibrant arts.
Full Madagascar profile →Tanzania, a jewel of East Africa, beckons travelers with its sweeping savannas, towering mountains, and vibrant blend of cultures that celebrate both ancient traditions and modern aspirations.
Full Tanzania profile →The capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo.
Madagascar has a recorded population of approximately 31,964,956 people.
Madagascar covers an area of about 587,295 km².
Madagascar has a population density of roughly 54.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Madagascar has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $17.42 billion as of 2024.
Madagascar has a GDP per capita of approximately $545.
Madagascar uses the Malagasy ariary (MGA), with the symbol Ar.
Madagascar is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
The native name of Madagascar is Madagasikara.
People from Madagascar are referred to as Malagasy.
The international dialing code for Madagascar is +261.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Madagascar is .mg.
Madagascar uses the Indian/Antananarivo time zone.
Madagascar, officially the Republic of Madagascar, is the world's fourth-largest island located in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa. With a population of over 26 million, it is known for its unique biodiversity, distinctive cultures, and vibrant arts.
The capital of Tanzania is Dodoma.
Tanzania has a recorded population of approximately 68,560,157 people.
Tanzania covers an area of about 947,300 km².
Tanzania has a population density of roughly 72.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Tanzania has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $78.84 billion as of 2024.
Tanzania has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,187.
Tanzania uses the Tanzanian shilling (TZS), with the symbol TSh.
Tanzania is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
People from Tanzania are referred to as Tanzanian.
The international dialing code for Tanzania is +255.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Tanzania is .tz.
Tanzania uses the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone.
Tanzania, a jewel of East Africa, beckons travelers with its sweeping savannas, towering mountains, and vibrant blend of cultures that celebrate both ancient traditions and modern aspirations.