Madagascar is an island country located off the southeastern coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. It is the fourth largest island in the world, with a population of over 26 million people, most of whom live in poverty. The capital and largest city is Antananarivo, located in the center of the island. Madagascar is home to a highly diverse array of unique plant and animal species, with over 80% of its flora and fauna found nowhere else on Earth, including lemurs, tenrecs, boa constrictors, and many plant species.