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Formerly an independent kingdom, Madagascar became a French colony in 1896, but regained its independence in 1960. During 1992-93, free presidential and National Assembly elections were held, ending 17 years of single-party rule. In 1997, in the second presidential race, Didier RATSIRAKA, the leader during the 1970s and 1980s, was returned to the presidency. The 2001 presidential election was contested between the followers of Didier RATSIRAKA and Marc RAVALOMANANA, nearly causing secession of half of the country. In April 2002, the High Constitutional Court announced RAVALOMANANA the winner.


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Country
Surface Area: 587,040 square km
Population: 17,501,871 (July 2004 est.)
Located in: Southern Africa
Capital City: Antananarivo
Head of State: Marc RAVALOMANANA
Prime Minister: Jacques SYLLA
Independent since: 26 June 1960 (from France)
Currency: Malagasy franc (MGF)
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