Key Stats
| Category | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Continent: | Africa |
| Capital: | Antananarivo |
| Population: | 28,427,333 |
| % Urban: | 39.2 % |
| Population Under 15 Yrs: | 40.4 % |
| Official Language: | Malagasy, French and English (though not widely used) |
| Languages: | 20 |
| Literacy Rate: | 65 % |
| HDI Ranking: | 164 / 189 |
| % Christian: | 53.5 % |
| % Evangelical: | 11.5 % |
| Largest Religion: | Christian |
| % Largest Religion: | 53.5 % |
| People Groups: | 40 |
| Least Reached People Groups: | 10 |
| % Unevangelized: | 11 % |
Madagascar
This land of riches fights a battle with poverty. Some call Madagascar the “8th continent”. Its rich environment houses unique plant and animal species, and a unique mix of ethnicities. But most people live on an average of less than $1 US/day. The slash-and-burn farming technique destroyed about 80% of the rainforest cover and many species of plants and animals. Pray for leadership that will serve the people well, and development that lifts people out of poverty.
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