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The bustling town of Mahajanga affords a glimpse into the lives of the native Sakalava people. The port district includes a lively market along with several mosques, a cathedral, and other preserved buildings from the Colonial period. Visitors may stroll along a seaside promenade lined with palms and view the revered Mahajanga Baobab. This tree stands nearly 50 feet high and is thought to be one thousand years old.
Language:
Malagasy, French
Currency:
Malagasy ariary (MGA)
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High | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 89 | 87 | 86 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 89 |
Low | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 72 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 70 | 73 | 75 | 75 |
Average | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 80 | 78 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 81 | 82 | 82 |
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High | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Low | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Average | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
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Inches | 18 | 14 | 10 | 2.4 | .4 | .1 | -- | .1 | .1 | 1 | 4.3 | 9.6 |
Centimeters | 46 | 36 | 25 | 6 | 1 | 0 | -- | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 24 |
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Days | -- | -- | 10 | 5.1 | 1 | .3 | .2 | .3 | .4 | 2.1 | 7.3 | -- |
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Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
Percent | 84 | 84 | 83 | 74 | 69 | 66 | 63 | 62 | 64 | 68 | 75 | 80 |