مالاگاسی is the national language of Madagascar, an island nation located off the southeastern coast of Africa. It belongs to the Austronesian language family, which is primarily spoken in the Pacific and Indian Ocean regions. The language has several dialects, with the Merina dialect being the most widely used in official contexts. The vocabulary of مالاگاسی is influenced by various languages, including French, English, and Arabic, due to historical trade and colonization. It is written using the Latin alphabet, and the language plays a crucial role in the cultural identity of the Malagasy people.