AntananarivoandtheHighlands
The capital on its twelve hills, and the rice country around it.
- Highlands
- 18°55′S 47°32′E
The Merina kingdom grew up here. The royal hill of Ambohimanga, a UNESCO site since 2001, is an hour's drive away. South of the city, the road crosses rice terraces and brick villages towards Antsirabe and Ambositra.
- Getting there
- International flights land at Ivato
- Best time
- April to November
- Known for
- History, rice terraces, crafts
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