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'''Nosy Lonja (or Nosy Lonjo) is a small island in the Bay of Diego featured on numerous postcards and in travel literature. Nosy Lonja, also know as Sugarloaf Island, is a landmark both for the town and Bay of Diego Suarez. A illustration of the island appears on 100 Ariari banknotes.'''
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While a good view of island is available anywhere along Boulevard Duplex, [[Note Bleue|Note Bleue Park Hotel]] offers a particularly nice view from its restaurant and swimming pool area.
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A sign along the road to Ramena reads:<br>''
Located in the French Bay, Nosy Lonjo also called "Sugar Loaf" towers at a height of 120m. For Diego Suarez and the locals it represents a strong symbolic image: a sacred place first and foremost, but also specific the charm and the halmark of the bay as it is used in many logos. Nosy Lonjo belongs to the commune of Ramena. The sacred stone however, or "Vato masiny", the site of the rituals of the traditional religious ceremonies is an integral part of Diego Suarez Commune.
