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. 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) Former nameTananarive

Example Sentences

This dynamic can be particularly complex when the predation occurs in an isolated or poor-quality habitat, according to research from Washington University in St. Louis and the University of Antananarivo in Madagascar.

From Science Daily

There were six weeks of demonstrations and clashes with police in the build-up to the election, prompting the imposition of a curfew in Antananarivo on the eve of the poll.

From BBC

The election unfolded peacefully with a low-key security presence across the capital Antananarivo but turn-out was low.

From Reuters

Angelo Ravelonarivo, a police prefect in the capital of Antananarivo, said the curfew was imposed following "various acts of sabotage" including the "burning of a polling station".

From BBC

At a campaign rally on Sunday in the capital Antananarivo, he urged supporters to vote and dismissed the opposition calls for delays as a political tactic.

From Reuters