Antananarivo
Capital of Madagascar
Antananarivo is the capital city of Madagascar, in the island’s Central Highlands. Overlooking the city, the Rova of Antananarivo palace complex was the center of the Merina kingdom from the 17th century. It features wooden houses and royal tombs....
Population: 1.275 million (2018)
Elevation: 4,186′
Area: 32.82 mi²
Airport code: TNR
Area code: (+261) 023
Climate: Cwa
Founded: 1610 or 1625
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Antananarivo (AN-tan-AN-ah-REEV-oo) (City of a Thousand), also known as Tana, is the capital and largest city of Madagascar. It has more universities, ...
Antananarivo (AN-tan-AN-ah-REEV-oo) (City of a Thousand), also known as Tana, is the capital of Madagascar.