Difference between revisions of "Foch Square"
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| + | '''Foch Square is a small square in the centre of Diego Suarez (Antsiranana). The statue of Philibert Tsiranana, the father of independence, stands in the middle of the square. [[Philibert Tsiranana]] was the first president of Madagascar from 1959 to 1972.''' | ||
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| + | The square is a popular meeting point amongst the locals who meet up for a chat sitting in the shade of large trees. Various warm and cold Malagasy snacks are sold by women at the side of the square. | ||
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| + | The tourist office has an information stand at the square. | ||
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Revision as of 06:43, 21 November 2011
Foch Square is a small square in the centre of Diego Suarez (Antsiranana). The statue of Philibert Tsiranana, the father of independence, stands in the middle of the square. Philibert Tsiranana was the first president of Madagascar from 1959 to 1972.
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The square is a popular meeting point amongst the locals who meet up for a chat sitting in the shade of large trees. Various warm and cold Malagasy snacks are sold by women at the side of the square.
The tourist office has an information stand at the square.
