Third Republic of Madagascar

Republic of Madagascar
Repoblikan'i Madagasikara (Malagasy)
République de Madagascar (French)
1992–2010
Motto: 
  • Fitiavana, Tanindrazana, Fandrosoana (Malagasy)
  • Amour, Patrie, Progrès (French)
  • "Love, Fatherland, Progress"
Anthem: Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô! (Malagasy)
Ô Terre de nos ancêtres bien-aimés! (French)
"Oh, land of our beloved ancestors!"
Location of the Republic of Madagascar in Africa
CapitalAntananarivo
Common languages
Religion
GovernmentUnitary semi-presidential republic
President 
 1992–1993; 1997–2002
Didier Ratsiraka
 1993–1996
Albert Zafy
 1996–1997
Norbert Ratsirahonana
 2002–2009
Marc Ravalomanana
 2009–2010
Andry Rajoelina
Prime Minister 
 1992–1993
Guy Razanamasy (first)
 2009–2010
Albert Vital (last)
LegislatureParliament
Senate
National Assembly
History 
 Established
12 January 1992
11 December 2010
Area
1992587,040 km2 (226,660 sq mi)
2010587,040 km2 (226,660 sq mi)
Population
 1992
12,596,263
 2010
21,281,844
CurrencyMalagasy franc
(until 2005)
Malagasy ariary
Calling code261
ISO 3166 codeMG
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Democratic Republic of Madagascar
High Transitional Authority
Fourth Republic of Madagascar
Today part ofMadagascar

The Third Republic of Madagascar (officially called the Republic of Madagascar (Malagasy: Repoblikan'i Madagasikara, French: République de Madagascar) refers to the 18-year-long period in Malagasy history after the dissolution of the socialist regime in 1992.