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Toliara in 1934
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Toliara is where the dog breed Coton de Tulear originates from.

Toliara
Madagascar
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Toliara

Madagascar

Country
Madagascar
Population
153.0K
Coordinates
-23.35, 43.67
900th most populous city in the world

Toliara is a city in southern Madagascar. It is the capital of the Atsimo-Andrefana region, located 936 km southwest of the national capital Antananarivo.

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Toliara in 1934
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The Vezo, nomadic fishermen, are the indigenous ethnic group of Toliara.

Toliara
Madagascar
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Toliara

Madagascar

Country
Madagascar
Population
153.0K
Coordinates
-23.35, 43.67
900th most populous city in the world

Toliara is a city in southern Madagascar. It is the capital of the Atsimo-Andrefana region, located 936 km southwest of the national capital Antananarivo.

From the “Population” section

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Toliara in 1934
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The Recycling Museum in Toliara is dedicated to art made from recycled materials.

Toliara
Madagascar
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Toliara

Madagascar

Country
Madagascar
Population
153.0K
Coordinates
-23.35, 43.67
900th most populous city in the world

Toliara is a city in southern Madagascar. It is the capital of the Atsimo-Andrefana region, located 936 km southwest of the national capital Antananarivo.

From the “Culture and sights” section

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Toliara in 1934
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Toliara is nicknamed the 'City of the Sun' due to its hot and arid climate.

Toliara
Madagascar
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Toliara

Madagascar

Country
Madagascar
Population
153.0K
Coordinates
-23.35, 43.67
900th most populous city in the world

Toliara is a city in southern Madagascar. It is the capital of the Atsimo-Andrefana region, located 936 km southwest of the national capital Antananarivo.

From the “Geography and climate” section

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Toliara in 1934
city

The Toliara Sands project, renamed Base Toliara, seeks to exploit ilmenite but faces strong opposition.

Toliara
Madagascar
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Toliara

Madagascar

Country
Madagascar
Population
153.0K
Coordinates
-23.35, 43.67
900th most populous city in the world

Toliara is a city in southern Madagascar. It is the capital of the Atsimo-Andrefana region, located 936 km southwest of the national capital Antananarivo.

From the “Economy and production” section

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