What is another word for madagascar?
Pronunciation: [mˌadəɡˈaskə] (IPA) 
Madagascar, an island country situated in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa, has several synonyms. The first synonym is the Malagasy Republic, which is a former name for the country before its independence in 1960. Another alternative name for Madagascar is the Big Island. This name stems from the fact that the country is the fourth largest island globally, covering an area of about 587,295 km2. Other synonyms include the Red Island, due to the red-colored soil, and the Eighth Continent, which is attributed to the island's unique biodiversity. Furthermore, Madagascar is commonly referred to as the Land of Lemurs, given its unique primate species that are found nowhere else in the world.
