President of the High Transitional Authority Andry Rajoelina  -  Prime Minister Omer Beriziky [ 3 ] Legislature Parliament  -  Upper house Senate  -  Lower house National Assembly Independence from France    -  Date 26 June 1960  Area  -  Total 587,041 km 2  ( 47th ) 226,597 sq mi   -  Water (%) 0.009% Population  -  2012 [