Antananarivo

American

[ahn-tuh-nah-nuh-ree-voh, an-tuh-nan-uh-] / ˌɑn təˌnɑ nəˈri voʊ, ˌæn təˌnæn ə- /

noun

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

Antananarivo British

/ ˌæntəˌnænəˈriːvəʊ /

noun

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)

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It means they can travel from Boston to Bali, or Amsterdam to Antananarivo with a single stop and a minimum of fuss.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The main road linking the city to the capital, Antananarivo, was cut off in several places, "blocking humanitarian convoys", it said, while telecommunications were unstable.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

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

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025

Antananarivo was calm on Friday, with parts of the city still cordoned off by security forces, AFP journalists saw.

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

Ascending the sides of the steep hill on which Antananarivo stands, they obtained a magnificent view of the animated scene, which conveyed the impression rather of a grand holiday than an ordinary market-day.

From The Fugitives The Tyrant Queen of Madagascar by Pearson, Francis B.

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