Madagascar Archives - Hoblets On The Go

Ambohimanga dates from the 16th century and developed into the capital city in the 18th century. The walled city, with stone gates, three palaces, cemeteries and holy places, combines Malagasy and European architectural styles.

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Madagascar: Isalo National Park

Established in 1962, Isalo National Park protects over 190,000 acres of land dominated by a dramatic sandstone massif that has been eroded by time and weather into an otherworldly collection of plateaus, canyons, gorges, and pinnacles.

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Madagascar: Paper making and Anja Community Reserve

The Anja Community Reserve is a woodland area and freshwater lake, situated at the base a large cliff. It was created in 2001 with the support on the UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) to help preserve the environment and to provide local employment.

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Madagascar: Manakara & the Canal des Pangalanes

Manakara is the end point of the Fianarantsoa railway which runs from the inland city to the sea. The city is located at the east coast near the mouth of the Manakara River and has a small port. We were there to visit and learn more about the region.

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Madagascar: Zafimaniry marquetry and Ambositra

Madagacar's Zafimaniry ethnic group is estimated to be only number 25,000. They are known for their woodcarving knowledge and art, which was added in 2003 to UNESCO's list of the world's Intangible Cultural Heritage.

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Madagascar: Antsirabe rice fields

Rice, in Malagasy 'vary', is incredibly important to the people of in Madagascar. The island has one of the highest per capita consumption of rice worldwide: On average, each Madagascan eats 120 kg of rice per year.

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Madagascar: Ranomafana National Park

Being the third largest national park in Madagascar, Ranomafana is home to a wealth of endemic plants and animal species. Declared as a UNESCO world heritage site, this national park boasts of twelve lemur species and other mammal species.

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Madagascar: Ambatolampy – aluminum pots

The small town of Ambatolampy is famous for the manufacture of aluminium pots for cooking. We always enjoy visiting places to see how things are made, a bit like watching a Discovery Channel programme, but just in person.