Madagascar

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Image of Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park and Nature Reserve located in Antsalova, Madagascar | (WikiCommons)
Antsalova, Madagascar

Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park and Nature Reserve

Fabulous formations, weird and wonderful wildlife

The word tsingy is indigenous to the Malagasy language as a description of the badlands of Madagascar. The word can be translated into English as "where one cannot walk barefoot." The tsingys... »

Natural Wonders, Geological Oddities, Fascinating Fauna | Edited by Deryn, atimian and others

Image of Ambohimanga Main Gate located in Ambohimanga, Madagascar | (Flickr/slapcin)
Ambohimanga, Madagascar

Ambohimanga Main Gate

Giant disc-shaped gate took 20 men to close off this city in Madagascar

In the 18th century, Ambohimanga was a town that needed to protect its royal family. Shielded naturally by forests, the town also erected a massive wall, and seven outer gates to protect its... »

Architectural Oddities, Incredible Ruins | Edited by atimian and Dylan

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