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. The city sits at 1,280 m (4,199 ft) above sea level in the center of the island, the highest national capital by elevation among the island countries. It has been the country's largest population center since at least the 18th century. The presidency, National Assembly, Senate and Supreme Court are located there, as are 21 diplomatic missions and the headquarters of many national and international businesses and NGOs. It has more universities, nightclubs, art venues, and medical services than any city on the island. Several national and local sports teams, including the championship-winning national rugby team, the Makis are based here.
Fianarantsoa is a city in south central Madagascar, and is the capital of Haute Matsiatra Region.
Antsirabe is the third largest city in Madagascar and the capital of the Vakinankaratra region, with a population of 265,018 in 2014. In Madagascar, Antsirabe is known for its relatively cool climate, its industry and the high concentration of pulled rickshaws or pousse-pousse. It attracts around 30,000 tourists a year.
Antanifotsy is an urban municipality and a district located in Vakinankaratra Region in Madagascar. It has a population of 54,448 in 2018. The city is at 112 km from Antananarivo and at 60 km to Antsirabe. The municipality is 3 km off the RN7 that passes at Ilempona Gara, at the entrance of Antanifotsy. This is also a railway station on the Antananarivo - Antsirabe line.
Tsiroanomandidy is a city in central-western Madagascar, approximately 210 kilometres west of the capital Antananarivo.
Vakinankaratra is a region in central Madagascar. The capital of the region is Antsirabe. Vakinankaratra covers an area of 16,599 kilometres, and had a population of 2,074,358 in 2018.
Rail transport in Madagascar is primarily operated by Madarail. There are two unconnected systems having a total length of 875 km (544 mi), as of 2006, all metre gauge, 1,000 mm. The northern railway is currently concessioned to Maragall. The southern line, Fianarantsoa-Côte-Est railway (FCE), is a parastatal line.
Moramanga is a city in Madagascar. It is located in the region Alaotra-Mangoro and the Moramanga District. It has a population of 57084 inhabitants (2018).
Andriambilany is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatolampy, which is a part of Vakinankaratra region. It is situated at 13 km north of Ambatolampy and 57 km from Antananarivo, the capital. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.
Behenjy is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatolampy, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in 2001 commune census.
Tsiafajavona Ankaratra is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatolampy, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census. It is situated at 12 km from Ambatolampy and 79 km from the capital Antananarivo.
Despite a high potential for tourism, tourism in Madagascar is underdeveloped. Madagascar's tourist attractions include its beaches and biodiversity. The island's endemic wildlife and forests are unique tourist attractions. However, historical sites, craftsmen communities, and relaxed cities make it a favorite with return travellers.
Moramanga District is a district in the Alaotra-Mangoro region in Madagascar. Its capital is Moramanga.
Ambatolampy is a district in Vakinankaratra Region, in Madagascar. The district has a total population estimated at 299,512 in 2018. The seat of the district administration is the town of Ambatolampy. It is situated at 70 km South from the capital Antananarivo from where it can be reached by the National road 7.
Route nationale 7 (RN7) is a primary highway in Madagascar running 980km from the capital Antananarivo to Tulear at the south-west coast of the country. It crosses the regions of Analamanga, Vakinankaratra, Amoron'i Mania, Haute Matsiatra, Ihorombe, and Atsimo-Andrefana.
Télévision Malagasy (TVM) is the national broadcaster of Madagascar, established in 1967. To achieve national dissemination of programmes across Madagascar, the channels broadcast on the EutelSat satellite at 16° East. Likewise it is also used for the diffusion of Radio Madagascar on the radio FM at 99.00Mhz. One of its former names was "Radio Television Malagasy", that name lasted until the 1990s.
Brickaville District is an administrative district in Atsinanana Region, Madagascar; also known as Ampasimanolotra and Vohibinany. Brickaville is located along Route nationale 2, 105 km south of Toamasina and 220 km east of Antananarivo. It is also situated alongside the Rianila river. It is a railway station on the Antananarivo - East Coast line. Its main industries revolve around sugar.
Ambatolampy Tsimahafotsy is a town in Analamanga Region, in the Central Highlands of Madagascar, located at 16 km from the capital of Antananarivo.
The Ambatolampy Solar Power Station is a 40 MW solar power plant in Madagascar. As of April 2022, it was the first grid-connected, privately-funded solar power plant in the country. The power plant, which was first commissioned in 2018, underwent expansion from 20 MW to 40 MW, between 2021 and 2022. The off-taker of the energy generated at this renewable energy power plant is Jirama, the national electricity utility company.
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