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Antsiranana (änt'sērä`nānä), formerly Diégo-Suarez (dē-ā`gō-swär`ĕs), town (1993 pop. 45,967), N Madagascar, on Antsiranana Bay. The bay, an arm of the Indian Ocean, is one of the world's finest natural harbors; its location, however, has hindered its development as a major port. Antsiranana is a transshipment point between coastal and ocean vessels, coffee, corn, peanuts, and cattle being the items of export. There are saltworks nearby. The bay was visited by Diogo Soares, the Portuguese explorer, in 1543. The area was ceded to France in 1885, at which time the town became the capital of the French colony; France maintained a naval base there from 1901 to 1972. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In my visit to Madagascar in the summer of 2005, I attended a service of healing and exorcism at the Toby Mahatsinjo just outside Antsiranana. Today, Orange Madagascar offers extensive coverage across the country in 14 towns (Antananarivo, Antsirabe, Antsiranana, Mahajanga, Toamasina, Tulear, Fianarantsoa, Morondava, Sambava, Antalaha, Vohemar, Ambatolampy as well as the islands of Sainte Marie and Nosy Be. |
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