Fun facts about Antananarivo
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Antananarivo was originally the site of a town called Analamanga, meaning 'Blue Forest'.
Antananarivo
Madagascar
Antananarivo, also known by its colonial shorthand form Tana, is the capital and largest city of Madagascar. The administrative area of the city, known as Antananarivo-Renivohitra, is the capital of Analamanga region.
From the “Pronunciation and etymology” section
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The city was established in around 1610 or 1625 according to varying accounts.
Antananarivo
Madagascar
Antananarivo, also known by its colonial shorthand form Tana, is the capital and largest city of Madagascar. The administrative area of the city, known as Antananarivo-Renivohitra, is the capital of Analamanga region.
From the “History” section
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Antananarivo is situated approximately 1,280 m (4,199 ft) above sea level.
Antananarivo
Madagascar
Antananarivo, also known by its colonial shorthand form Tana, is the capital and largest city of Madagascar. The administrative area of the city, known as Antananarivo-Renivohitra, is the capital of Analamanga region.
From the “Geography” section
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The market established by King Andrianampoinimerina in Analakely is considered the largest open-air marketplace in the world.
Antananarivo
Madagascar
Antananarivo, also known by its colonial shorthand form Tana, is the capital and largest city of Madagascar. The administrative area of the city, known as Antananarivo-Renivohitra, is the capital of Analamanga region.
From the “Cityscape” section
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In Antananarivo, 60 percent of households were using shared public latrines as of 2007.
Antananarivo
Madagascar
Antananarivo, also known by its colonial shorthand form Tana, is the capital and largest city of Madagascar. The administrative area of the city, known as Antananarivo-Renivohitra, is the capital of Analamanga region.
From the “Economy” section
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