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The former name of Antsiranana was Diego Suarez. The capital of Diana region and Antisaranana independent province is Antsiranana. Southern part of Antsiranana has extremely bad roads due to which it has become insignificant for freight traffic.
Antsiranana Bay is a big bay which is situated by the north-east coast of Madagascar. Antisaranana Bay is considered as one of the best natural harbors of the world. This bay is also termed as Diego Suarez Bay.
Formerly Antsiranana had military port but now it has become the second commercial port of Madagascar.
Ship construction and repair is the chief industry of Antsiranana. Antsiranana economy is grounded on industries like wood industry, fishing industry, salt works industry, etc. Fishing industry is the major industry of Madagascar economy. The north-western part of Antsiranana has a very fertile land in which a large amount of fruits, vegetables, sugarcane and cotton are grown.
Antsiranana Bay is one of the most attractive and broadest bays of the world. Antisarana does not have a large population. The climate of this city is very hot which results in scarce vegetation. The Secren which is one of the well-developed shipyards of Indian Ocean is located in Antsiranana.
Zebu horns and shells of sea turtle are used in making beautiful handicrafts in Antisaranana. The finest handicraft shops are found in Moussa Feno and Patricia Bardu.
Antisaranana is one of the attractive destinations of Madagascar.
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