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Madagascar is a great destination for tourists. Situated in the Indian Ocean, near the eastern coast of Africa, Madagascar sports great variety in terrain and climatic conditions, and has varied species of plant and animal life. With all the variety in the terrain, the highlands of Madagascar provide some of the most picturesque and exotic of locations, which are of immense interest to tourists.
The central portion of Madagascar is dominated by highlands. The highlands has the most important cities of Madagascar, including capital city Antananarivo, and also play host to some of the most picturesque locations in the whole of Madagascar. The mountainous region has great variety in terrain, with gradual slopes, high plateaus, volcanoes and volcanic formations, and a number of waterfalls and deep canyons in the eastern side of Madagascar.
Volcanic formations are the highest points of land that can be seen in Madagascar, including the Tsaratanan, which is the highest point in Madagascar at about 9,450 feet. These formations make for striking visual beauty, and draw a large number of visitors. Also, the proximity to the capital city is a helpful factor, and greatly enhances accessibility.
The highlands of Madagascar also have a number of trek routes, which are of great interest to the adventure loving tourist. These trek routes cover many of the great locations and landscapes that the highlands offer, including gentle slopes, fields lined with hills, rain forests and high plateaus. Nature reserves and nature parks in the area add to the travel experience for tourists.
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