Antananarivo

Madagascar

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View over a hillside, Antananarivo, Madagascar, Africa

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Overview

Tana, as the capital is universally known, is all about eating, shopping, history and day trips. Bypassing the city would be a mistake: Tana has been the home of Malagasy power for three centuries and there's a huge amount of history and culture to discover, as well as some unexpected wildlife options.

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