Antananarivo

Antananarivo is Madagascar’s capital and largest city, situated in the island’s central highlands. It is the country’s political, economic, and cultural center.

Kingdom of Imerina: A precolonial Malagasy kingdom that unified much of the central highlands and established Antananarivo as its capital. Antananarivo became the kingdom’s political center before serving as Madagascar’s national capital.
Madagascar: An island country in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa. Antananarivo is the national capital and largest urban center of Madagascar.
Government of Madagascar: The national institutions that govern the Republic of Madagascar. The central government is based in Antananarivo, making the city the country’s administrative center.
Rova of Antananarivo: A royal compound on the city’s highest hill, historically associated with the rulers of Imerina and Madagascar. The Rova dominates the historic skyline and embodies Antananarivo’s royal past.
Urbanization in Madagascar: The growth of towns and cities in Madagascar as people and economic activity concentrate in urban areas. Antananarivo is the country’s largest city and a major destination for internal migration.
Andrianjaka: A Merina king traditionally credited with capturing Analamanga and establishing a royal settlement there in the early seventeenth century. His conquest is associated with the founding of the settlement that became Antananarivo.
Malagasy language: An Austronesian language spoken across Madagascar and the country’s national language. Its name, Tana, and many local place names derive from Malagasy.
Ivato International Airport: The principal international airport serving Antananarivo and Madagascar. It connects the capital to international destinations and domestic routes.
Andafiavaratra Palace: A nineteenth-century palace in Antananarivo that served as the residence of Prime Minister Rainilaiarivony. Its collections and architecture document the city’s late Merina court.
Economy of Madagascar: The national system of production, trade, and services in Madagascar. The capital concentrates businesses, services, and institutions that influence the national economy.

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