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....
Area: 33.98 mi²
Airport code: TNR
Area code: (+261) 023
Climate: Cwa
Elevation: 1,276 m (4,186 ft)
Founded: 1610 or 1625
Historic Countries/Colonies: Merina Kingdom; Malagasy Protectorate; French Madagascar
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