Antanànarivo

Antanànarivo, or TANÀNARIVO, the capital of Madagascar, has a population estimated at 100,000. It is situated on a hill, in an undulating district, at an elevation of 5000 feet above the level of the sea. The approach to it from Tamatave, the chief seaport, is extremely tedious and difficult, owing to the want of roads. The royal palace occupies the summit of the hill; adjoining are the dwellings of the chief officers of government. The cathedral of the English mission is a conspicuous building. The French entered and occupied the city (approaching from Mojanga) on the 30th September 1895.