Ivovono
From MadaCamp
Ivovono is a small Antankarana village in the north of Madagascar. There are about 700 people living in the village. Its inhabitants are fishermen or cattle raisers.
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Ivovono is located within walking distance (2 hours) from the main road between Diego Suarez and Ramena. From Sakalava Bay it is an 1,5 hour's walk along a sandy road, passing houses and massive mango trees here and there. The silhouette of the impressive Montagne des Français (French Mountain) can be seen along the way.
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The village has a quite well stocked food shop with an adjoining Malagasy bar and restaurant.
The road to Ivovono is sandy, hot and mostly unshaded.
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Additional information
- Renewable energy: the future green northern Madagascar? Blog about renewable energy in French language.
- http://www.oltnertagblatt.ch/solothurn/olten/die-menschen-haengen-am-tropf-der-entwicklungshilfe-129262771