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| − | Nosy Lava, also known as Long Island, lies about 15km off the coast of [[Ananalava]]. The island is a former maximum security prison. It is said that some of the former inmates still live on the island as they have access to modern conveniences such as electricity which is not necessarily available everywhere on the mainland. A lighthouse | + | Nosy Lava, also known as Long Island, lies about 15km off the coast of [[Ananalava]]. The island is a former maximum security prison. It is said that some of the former inmates still live on the island as they have access to modern conveniences such as electricity which is not necessarily available everywhere on the mainland. A lighthouse built in 1910 is stands on the highest point of the island with views of [[Nosy Saba]] to the north, Analalava to the east and the tip of [[Maromony]] to the south. Some tombs of Sakalava kings can also be found on the island. Prior authorisation is required to visit the Nosy Lava. |
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Revision as of 21:49, 4 February 2010
Nosy Lava, also known as Long Island, lies about 15km off the coast of Ananalava. The island is a former maximum security prison. It is said that some of the former inmates still live on the island as they have access to modern conveniences such as electricity which is not necessarily available everywhere on the mainland. A lighthouse built in 1910 is stands on the highest point of the island with views of Nosy Saba to the north, Analalava to the east and the tip of Maromony to the south. Some tombs of Sakalava kings can also be found on the island. Prior authorisation is required to visit the Nosy Lava.
Note: There is another island also named Nosy Lava north of Nosy Be that is part of the Mitsio Archipelago.
