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'''Lake Anosy in the centre of Antananarivo was originally a swamp. In 1830 an artificial lake was created from it and an islet was constructed in the middle to establish a blacksmith workshop in a location so as to that would minimise the risk of fire that this could cause the city caused by this line of occupation an area where wood and tached roofs were abundant. Later, the island was used to store explosive powder, which could otherwise also cause a risk to the city wher most houses are built by woodcommonplace.'''
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In later years the island was used to store explosive powder, which could also pose a risk of fire in the city where houses were mostly built by wood. Today, the island is a monument to commemorate victims of World War 1 I, in which many Malagasy people died while fighting on the front line for France. A small fee to enter the island applies, with a slightly higher price for foreign tourists than for locals.
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