News from Madagascar - Tourism short news
Spread over 23 hectares Lake Ravelobe carries the mystery of its own name.
La montagne d'Andringitra ne manque pas d'atouts. C'est sans doute l'un des meilleurs endroits du sud présentant des paysages exceptionnels.
A small island in the eastern part of Madagascar is attracting more and more curious visitors in search of nature and scenery.
The association of italian speaking tour guides mobilizes for a better professionalism and to rehabilitating the Big Island.
The people living in villages surrounding Andringitra mountains are very accomodating. They are so much different from what one sees in the cities that we might think we reached another world.
Located twenty miles south of Antsirabe, in the centre of Madagascar, Ibity has become over the years the meeting place of precious stones researchers.
One of the greater circuits in the park of Marojejy leads to a natural swimming pool where the bath is at the same time pleasant and relaxing.
Rasalama is one of the first Christian martyrs of Madagascar. A temple was built in memory of his death sentence.
The potential of nearby coutries is very important in terms of number of potential visitors. Madagascar hopes to attract more Africans to visit the Island.
In the south east part of Madagascar, those who seek an escape from the hurly burly of modern life will find it in Mananjary.
Almost unknown, Andratsara is one of the unspoiled rare beautiful places waiting to be discovered
Besides the general beauty of the scenery, the two waterfalls are one of the well known spot on mountain Andringitra.
The Province of Fianarantsoa boasts two major attractions which continue to make the Province one of a kind: they are the mountain range of Andringitra and the Ranomafana National Park.
First issue of "Info Madagascar Tourism" the "official" tourism magazine is out.
This year, the National Tourism Office of Madagascar will try to increase the number of tourists coming from these two countries.
Going east from Antananarivo is always a pleasant trip. Because of the surrounding landscape and because of the many nice villages where one can stop. Ambatolampikely is one of them.
More and more citizens of the capital, Antananarivo, are moving to this quiete village nearby.
After an afternoon on the sand beaches, tourist who move back to the city of Mahajanga will welcome a walk along the sea shore.
At ten kilometers of Antsirabe, the volcanic lake of Tritriva did not reveal all of its mystery.
The Ambohimanga historical hill is typical of the central region of Madagascar.
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Like every year school kits will be distributed to Malagasy primary students especially to those in the public schools.
Farmers in the southeast of the Great Island are having an opportunity to learn more about fish farming.
The public authorities in collaboration with independant agencies are proposing a plan to assist the homeless of the capital towards social
inclusion.
From biological compost heaps to ethanol, new recipes for development appear on the market. Sad prospects for Antsirabe.
Mayor Patrick Ramiaramanana is full of plans to embellish the capital.
Air Madagascar is in very good health says the new general manager.
Due to a "LEAK" we now know the date of the next election.
The deputies of the majority party have deposed Jean Lahiniriko as President of the National Asssembly, though he has refused to step down.
Despite the banning of publicity on cigarettes, the tobacco industry appears to be in good health.
A new port is required for the exportation of Ilmenite in the south of Madagascar.
It is said that Jean Lahiniriko, president of the National Assembly, angered by the executive has gone off on a lone mission overseas.
The first trimester of the year 2006 has seen the creation of 270 new businesses listed under GUIDE, Guichet Unique of Investment and business development.
Antananarivo has two tunnels both of which are of very respectable age 86 and 68 years. Apparently they are both still in relatively good shape and represent no danger but do need repairs.
Physicians in the capital are concerned about the increase in the number of premature births.
The official visit of German President Horst Köhler reenforced the cooperation between our two countries which up until now has been in the areas of the environment and health.
The week of 10th of April is roadwork reconstruction week. This is a priority requiring time energy and lots of money.
Among the entourage of the President of the Federal German Republic, ONE OF THE RICHEST MEN ON THE PLANET is part of the German delegation here with Köhler on his official visit to Madagascar.
The president of the German Federal Republic is in Madagascar on an official state visit. This is an opportunity for close business ties and cooperation between Madagascar and the home of Goethe.
As promised in the presidential speech of the 29th around three hundred prisoners have been released in Antananarivo alone.
They want more money. Medical students have begun two days of strikes.
