Marc Ravalomanana: Quick Facts

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Born	December 12, 1949 (age 76) • near Antananarivo • Madagascar
Title / Office	president (2002-2009), Madagascar

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Madagascar President Marc Ravalomanana sits at a desk with a microphone and papers during a press conference at the Presidential Palace in Antananarivo.

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