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- Avenue of the Baobabs
Avenue of the Baobabs
Legend has it that the Baobab tree was planted upside down, so
its roots are on top and its branches underground. There is no
better place to observe this unique phenomenon than at the Avenue
of the Baobabs, located in the Menabe region of Madagascar, along
the road between Morondava and Belon'i Tsiribihina. This
distinctive cluster of around a dozen trees stands 100 feet (30
metres) high, and is roughly 800 years old. Despite the trees'
popularity as a tourist attraction, there is no infrastructure in
the area.
Information & Facts
Language
Malagasy is the official language, but French is used in
business and government and is widely spoken in the main cities in
Madagascar. A few people involved in the tourism industry might be
able to speak some English, but it is not widely spoken.
Money
The official currency is the Malagasy ariary (MGA), which has
been reintroduced to replace the Malagasy franc. Coins and notes
display both currencies, but newer notes display the ariary more
prominently than the franc. One ariary is equal to five francs.
Foreign currencies can be exchanged at banks and official bureaux
de change, but the ariary cannot be changed back into hard
currency. Some banks will only accept US dollars or Euro.
Travellers cheques can be exchanged at most banks and in major
hotels, but some banks refuse to accept them. ATMs are available in
Antananarivo. Most major credit cards are starting to be accepted
in top hotels and major travel agencies in the capital and other
major towns, but have limited usage elsewhere.