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What is the old name of the island of Madagascar?
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Malagasy
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Madagascar was historically known as the Malagasy Republic, and 'Malagasy' refers to both the people and the language. The island itself was called Malagasy in earlier contexts. Haiti is in the Caribbean, Mozambique is a mainland African country, and Maputo is the capital of Mozambique.