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Diogo Dias was the first European to discover the island on August 10, 1500.
Antsiranana
Madagascar
Antsiranana, named Diego-Suarez prior to 1975, is a city in the far north of Madagascar. Antsiranana is the capital of Diana Region. It had an estimated population of 115,015 in 2013.
From the “History” section
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The French took possession of the Bay of Diego Suarez after signing a treaty with Queen Ranavalona III in 1885.
Antsiranana
Madagascar
Antsiranana, named Diego-Suarez prior to 1975, is a city in the far north of Madagascar. Antsiranana is the capital of Diana Region. It had an estimated population of 115,015 in 2013.
From the “History” section
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The University of Antsiranana was founded in 1976.
Antsiranana
Madagascar
Antsiranana, named Diego-Suarez prior to 1975, is a city in the far north of Madagascar. Antsiranana is the capital of Diana Region. It had an estimated population of 115,015 in 2013.
From the “Education” section
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Antsiranana Bay is one of the largest deep-water harbours in the Indian Ocean.
Antsiranana
Madagascar
Antsiranana, named Diego-Suarez prior to 1975, is a city in the far north of Madagascar. Antsiranana is the capital of Diana Region. It had an estimated population of 115,015 in 2013.
From the “Transport” section
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Among the places of worship, there are predominantly Christian churches and temples, as well as Muslim mosques.
Antsiranana
Madagascar
Antsiranana, named Diego-Suarez prior to 1975, is a city in the far north of Madagascar. Antsiranana is the capital of Diana Region. It had an estimated population of 115,015 in 2013.
From the “Places of worship” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: BelgianChocolate · CC BY 2.0