Antananarivo also known by its colonial shorthand form Tana, is the capital and largest city of Madagascar.

Formerly known as Tananarive, this bustling city was established in 1625 by the Merina King Andrianjaka to cap off the tribe’s aggressive expansion that started from the country’s vast central highlands. This area also served as the seat of power for other Malagasy nobles until the 19th century.

The name “Antananarivo” directly translates to the “city of a thousand,” which roughly describes the number of soldiers that King Andrianjaka ordered to stand guard and protect its perimeters and inner sectors from rival warriors.

Moreover, the plateau where this city of more than 3 million inhabitants stands has a total elevation point of 4,199 feet above sea level. This makes it the world’s highest national capital as regards to altitude compared to all other island nations.

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