Fun facts about Nosy Be
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Nosy Be is known for having populations of the world's smallest frogs and chameleons.
Nosy Be
Madagascar
Nosy Be is a volcanic island off the northwest coast of Madagascar. Nosy Be is Madagascar's largest and busiest tourist destination. It has an area of 320.02 km2 (123.56 sq mi), and its population was 109,465 according to the provisional results of the 2018 Census.
From the “Flora and fauna” section
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The island's highest peak is Mont Lokobe, which stands at 450 m.
Nosy Be
Madagascar
Nosy Be is a volcanic island off the northwest coast of Madagascar. Nosy Be is Madagascar's largest and busiest tourist destination. It has an area of 320.02 km2 (123.56 sq mi), and its population was 109,465 according to the provisional results of the 2018 Census.
From the “Geography” section
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Nosy Be was colonized by the French in 1840, who founded an outpost named Hell-Ville.
Nosy Be
Madagascar
Nosy Be is a volcanic island off the northwest coast of Madagascar. Nosy Be is Madagascar's largest and busiest tourist destination. It has an area of 320.02 km2 (123.56 sq mi), and its population was 109,465 according to the provisional results of the 2018 Census.
From the “History” section
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The island's main activities now include the plantation of ylang-ylang for essential oils and tourism.
Nosy Be
Madagascar
Nosy Be is a volcanic island off the northwest coast of Madagascar. Nosy Be is Madagascar's largest and busiest tourist destination. It has an area of 320.02 km2 (123.56 sq mi), and its population was 109,465 according to the provisional results of the 2018 Census.
From the “Economy” section
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Nosy Be is twinned with Naples, Italy.
Nosy Be
Madagascar
Nosy Be is a volcanic island off the northwest coast of Madagascar. Nosy Be is Madagascar's largest and busiest tourist destination. It has an area of 320.02 km2 (123.56 sq mi), and its population was 109,465 according to the provisional results of the 2018 Census.
From the “Twin towns—sister cities” section
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