Madagascar, formally the Republic of Madagascar, is an island nation located in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa. It is bordered by the Mozambique Channel to the west, the Indian Ocean to the east, and the nearby countries of Mozambique and Comoros. The capital and largest city is Antananarivo, with other significant cities being Toamasina, Antsiranana, and Fianarantsoa. Madagascar’s economy is based on agriculture, including vanilla, coffee, and cloves, as well as mi...