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'''[[Tsaranoro]]'''<br>
The spectacular rock walls of the Tsaranoro Massif and the mindblowingly beautiful Tsaranoro Valley offer numerous climbing routes and hiking trails in a fairytale-like setting. The more adventurous can participate in paragliding or even base jumping.<br clear="all">
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'''[[Diego Suarez]]'''<br>
The town of Diego Suarez is located in the north of Madagascar in the world's second largest natural bay with the picturesque Nosy Lonja (Sugarloaf island). The sourrunding area of Diego Suarez, officially known as Antsiranana, is one of the most beautiful locations in Madagascar.<br clear="all">
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'''[[Gemcutter Georges Andrianonison]]'''<br>
Georges Andrianonison is a Malagasy gemcutter in the second generation. Born and grown up in Antsirabe, he learned the skills of gem cutting from his father. Today, with more than 25 years of experience, he is one of the best gemcutters in Madagascar.<br clear="all">
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'''[[Madagascar Chocolate]]'''<br>
Madagascar is a high quality cocoa producing nation boasting two major bean-to-bar chocolate factories, making especially dark and delicious chocolates from naturally organic cocoa grown along the Sambirano river in the Ambanja province.<br clear="all">
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'''[[Andafiavaratra Palace]]'''<br>
Andafiavaratra Palace is located north of the Queen's Palace in Antananarivo. It functioned as the palace of the prime minister during the reigns of the last queens and houses today an exhibition of precious royal items.<br clear="all">
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'''[[Anakao|Anakao, an idyllic Vezo fishing village]]'''<br>
Anakao is a small beautiful Vezo fishing village situated on a long stretched beach about 40km south of
Tulear, where life can be very relaxed.<br clear="all">
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'''[[Ambalavao|Ambalavao, a charming town in the highlands]]'''<br>
Ambalavao is a town with the largest zebu market in Madagascar and where herdsmen come to sell their cattle after walking with their zebu herds from virtually all parts of the country.<br clear="all">
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'''[[Kimony Beach|Kimony Beach - Morondava]]'''<br>
Kimony Beach is a nice long stretch of sandy beach just seven kilometres north of [[Morondava]]. Fishermen come and go in their pirogues, whilst their wifes and kids await their return in the shade of the few bushes along the beach.<br clear="all">
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'''[[Madagascar Sapphire Rush]]'''<br>
Madagascar, the fourth largest island on earth, is well known for its unique nature and wildlife. Throughout the
can be found underground - precious stones.<br clear="all">
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'''[[Taxi-brousse|Taxi-brousse, the Malagasy way to travel]]'''<br>
An advantage in going by taxi-brousse is not only the low price, it is also getting to know the Malagasy people while sitting