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| − | '''When travelling to Andapa, up and above the road to the left at S 14°37.968' E049°42.404 and at an altitude of 500 metres, a monument built by the Italian contractor that were constructing the road between Andapa and Sambava in mid-1960 can be seen | + | '''When travelling to Andapa, up and above the road to the left at S 14°37.968' E049°42.404 and at an altitude of 500 metres, a monument built by the Italian contractor that were constructing the road between Andapa and Sambava in mid-1960 can be seen.''' |
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Revision as of 17:58, 5 September 2022
When travelling to Andapa, up and above the road to the left at S 14°37.968' E049°42.404 and at an altitude of 500 metres, a monument built by the Italian contractor that were constructing the road between Andapa and Sambava in mid-1960 can be seen.
The road took six years to complete including the construction of heavy bridges crossing rivers and valleys. The circular arm-shaped part of the monument signifies the strength of the porters carrying heavy equipment and materials and the upwards pointing needle represents the way ahead.
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The location served as a coffee stop for construction workers after having reached the road's peak coming from Andapa.
The monument is located Between Masiaposa and Andrakata.
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