Antananarivo

[ahn-tuh-nah-nuh-ree-voh, an-tuh-nan-uh-]

noun

1. a city in and the capital of Madagascar, in the central part.

Antananarivo

/ ˌæntəˌnænəˈriːvəʊ /

noun

1. Former name: Tananarive. the capital of Madagascar, on the central plateau: founded in the 17th century by a Hova chief; university (1961). Pop: 1 808 000 (2005 est)

Example Sentences

The ceremony took place at the Constitutional Court in the capital, Antananarivo, where a large crowd gathered to watch - including those who spearheaded the demonstrations.

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The building in Ankatso, a neighbourhood in the capital Antananarivo, was only opened in 2023 but cracks and leaks reveal major construction defects.

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The capital Antananarivo was calm early Wednesday but there was some uncertainty about what to expect next with international bodies expressing concern.

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Troops and protesters have been celebrating the apparent ousting of President Rajoelina, with thousands cheering and waving flags in the capital, Antananarivo.

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People flooded a square in front of the Antananarivo city hall, waving flags and chanting slogans, some hanging off military vehicles as they arrived, AFP reporters saw.

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