Nosy Be

Island · 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Population 60,000

Area 268 km²

Time zone Indian/Antananarivo

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Nosy Be, known as the 'Perfume Island,' is defined by its ylang-ylang plantations and the historic Ampasimenabe distillery. The island's volcanic landscape features crater lakes visible from the 329-meter summit of Mont Passot and sacred sites like the centuries-old Banyan tree and Ampasindava waterfall. Cultural landmarks include the colonial architecture of Hell-Ville and the Sakalava Royal Museum, while the northern coast is home to the white sands of Andilana Beach.

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