I
Ry Tanindrazanay malala
Ry Madagasikara soa
Ny fitiavanay anao tsy miala,
Fa ho anao doria tokoa
Fiverenana
Tahionao, ry Zanahary
Ity Nosin-dRazanay ity
Hiadana sy ho finaritra
He! Sambatra tokoa izahay.
II
Ry Tanindrazanay malala
Irinay mba hanompoana anao
Ny tena sy fo fanahy anananay,
'Zay sarobidy sy mendrika tokoa.
III
Ry Tanindrazanay malala
Irinay mba hitahiana anao,
Ka ilay Nahary izao tontolo izao
No fototra ijoroan'ny satanao.
Flag History | The choice of colors for the national flag was influenced by the fact that white and red were the flags of the Hova Empire in the 19th century. The green was added for the peoples living on the coast. The colors symbolize purity - white, sovereignty - red, and hope - green. |
Flag Date of Adoption | 21 October 1958 |
Flag Symbolism | two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and green with a vertical white band of the same width on hoist side |