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  1. Ambodifototra

  2. Ambodifototra is located on Sainte Marie (Nosy Boraha) Island, a narrow island off the east coast of Madagascar. It is the largest and most developed settlement on the island.

    Whale watching is a major attraction, the channel between Sainte-Marie island and Madagascar is a breeding ground for Humpback whales migrating from the Antarctic. The island is also infamous for pirates which used it as a base during the 17th and 18th centuries.

    Things to see and do

    * The Old Fort
    * The Catholic Church
    * Ilot Madame – small islet
    * Whale watching
    * Cemetery of Past Pirates

    General Information

    Cruise Season – Oct - May
    Currency – Malagasy ariary (MGA)
    Language – Malagasy, French
    Population – 16,500 approx
    Land Area – 222 km²
    Electricity – 2 round pins European style
    Time – GMT plus three hours
    International Country Telephone Code – +261

    Travel Links – Madagascar is accessible by air. From Europe, the best connections are with Air Madagascar, Air France or Corsair from Paris to Antananarivo.

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