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Madagascar, Central Madagascar
Madagascar, Central Madagascar. A suburb of Antananarivo, the capital city of Madagascar and home to about 3 million people. The sprawling city is built on two ridges with the Queens Palace _ now a ruin - built on top of the largest hill. Paddy fields are tended along rivers and swamps right to the boundaries of the city. Some of the waterways are now clogged with water hyacinths _ a menace, which can only be eradicated by introducing weevils that feed on them
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© Nigel Pavitt/John Warburton-Lee Photography Ltd
African City African Landscape Madagascar Rice Paddies Suburb Tana Water Hyacinth Antananarivo
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This print captures the essence of Central Madagascar, a bustling suburb located in Antananarivo, the capital city of Madagascar. With a population of approximately 3 million people, this sprawling city is built on two ridges, with the magnificent Queens Palace - now a ruin - perched atop the largest hill. As we gaze at this stunning landscape, our eyes are drawn to the vibrant colors that adorn the houses dotting the area. The brightly colored houses add a touch of liveliness and charm to an already picturesque scene. One cannot help but notice how seamlessly nature intertwines with urban life in Central Madagascar. Paddy fields stretch along rivers and swamps right up to the boundaries of the city. However, it is disheartening to see some waterways clogged with water hyacinths - a troublesome menace for both humans and wildlife alike. Interestingly enough, there is hope for combating these invasive plants through an unconventional method: introducing weevils that feed on them. This unique approach demonstrates humanity's determination to preserve their surroundings while finding innovative solutions to ecological challenges. In this single image by NP from Discover Images by AWL, we witness not only the beauty and complexity of African landscapes but also gain insight into how communities adapt and coexist harmoniously with nature in even densely populated areas like Madagascar's capital city.
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