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Three sites and areas have been selected by the World Heritage Committee of the UNESCO as per the list below:
Tsingy de Bemaraha (1990) (Strict Nature Reserve) because of its unique geological formation.
The Royal Hill of Ambohimanga (2001). This place is the symbol of the Merina kingdom and for the whole Madagascar. It contains archaeological site, burial sites, traditional ceremonial place, and different worshiping places for the last 500 years as well as the Palace of the legendary King Andrianampoinimerina himself. Ambohimanga or “the blue hill” means many things for the Malagasy people. Manga reflects the sky. It also means wisdom and peace.
The Rainforests of the Atsinanana (2007) cover several thousands of hectares, which are home for many endemic and important species of Fauna and Flora. They are considered by scientists as a precious gene bank of biodiversity for the Humanity.
The Atsinanana Rainforests include the following protected areas:
- The National Park of Marojejy
- The National Park of Masoala
- The National Park of Zahamena
- The National Park of Ranomafana
- The National Park of d’Andringitra
- The National Park of d’Andohahela |
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