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45% of the population in the Sambava region live from farming and raising livestock. The most common acricultures are [[Madagascar Vanilla|vanilla]], coconut and rice farming. Sambava, along with [[Antalaha]], is the centre of vanilla production and the source of much of the world's vanilla as Madagascar is the world's leading vanilla exporter.
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Recommended activities include a visit to the Lopat vanilla factory to learn about traditional vanilla production procedures, the Center for Learning and Understanding English (CLUE) and the large ''bazary kely'' marketplace, especially on Tuesdays.
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The town has a stunning beach but sometimes with huge and dangerous waves. North of town there is a very beautiful beach which is usually safer for swimming. Every Sunday there is a big beach party. Watch for the ''Nephila'' spiders in the trees! Possible nearby excursions include a [[taxi-brousse]] drive to [[Nosiarina]] and from thereon a 5-hour boat ride by [[pirogue]] up-river to [[Amboahangibe]]. Alternatively, catch a lift with one of the cargo boats used to transport vanilla pickers during the harvest season. [[Marojejy National Park]] can also be reached by road from Sambava.