Ankify
Encyclopedia
Ankify is a peninsula located in the district of Ambanja
, region of Diana, province of Antsiranana
in Madagascar
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It is located at 13°32′10"S 48°21′15"E and faces Nosy Be
and Nosy Komba islands. A small harbour allows boardings to these destinations. At its very north end, the village named Doany is bordered by a coral reef.
. It meanders through plantations of cocoa, coffee and ylang ylang, crosses the mangroves on a dyke to the port and finishes at the village of Doany. Ankify can be reached by boat from Nosy Be
at the docking port or, at high tide, at the village of Doany.
. The coastal villages are home to groups of fishermen whose catches supply the city of Ambanja
. The mountain is dotted with small fruit farms. In recent years, thanks to hotels at Doany, tourism becomes a resource for residents.
Chameleons: variety of Furcifer
, especially the famous Furcifer Pardalis
Lemur
: mainly the Black Lemur but also the Brown Maki
Sea Turtles: on the coral reef near Doany
Mangrove Dolphins: along the north coast, beyond the port.
Ambanja District
Ambanja is a district in northern Madagascar. It's a part of Diana Region and borders the districts of Ambilobe in east, Bealanana in south and Analalava in south-west. The area is .The district is further divided into 18 communes.-References and notes:...
, region of Diana, province of Antsiranana
Antsiranana Province
Antsiranana is a former province of Madagascar with an area of 43,406 km2. It had a population of 1,188,425 . Its capital was Antsiranana. Notable is Ankarana Reserve.Antsiranana Province bordered the following provinces:...
in Madagascar
Madagascar
The Republic of Madagascar is an island country located in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa...
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It is located at 13°32′10"S 48°21′15"E and faces Nosy Be
Nosy Be
Nosy Be is an island located off the northwest coast of Madagascar. Nosy Be is Madagascar's largest and busiest tourist resort. It has an area of 312 km2 and its population was officially estimated at 36,636 in 2001....
and Nosy Komba islands. A small harbour allows boardings to these destinations. At its very north end, the village named Doany is bordered by a coral reef.
Access
A 20km road, recently refurbished, leads from AmbanjaAmbanja
Ambanja is a city and commune in northern Madagascar. It is located approximately 500 km north of Antananarivo. The town belongs to the district of Ambanja, which is a part of Diana Region. According to 2001 census the population of Ambanja was 28,468....
. It meanders through plantations of cocoa, coffee and ylang ylang, crosses the mangroves on a dyke to the port and finishes at the village of Doany. Ankify can be reached by boat from Nosy Be
Nosy Be
Nosy Be is an island located off the northwest coast of Madagascar. Nosy Be is Madagascar's largest and busiest tourist resort. It has an area of 312 km2 and its population was officially estimated at 36,636 in 2001....
at the docking port or, at high tide, at the village of Doany.
Economy
The main activity is the port, it is mainly a starting point for freight and passengers to Nosy BeNosy Be
Nosy Be is an island located off the northwest coast of Madagascar. Nosy Be is Madagascar's largest and busiest tourist resort. It has an area of 312 km2 and its population was officially estimated at 36,636 in 2001....
. The coastal villages are home to groups of fishermen whose catches supply the city of Ambanja
Ambanja
Ambanja is a city and commune in northern Madagascar. It is located approximately 500 km north of Antananarivo. The town belongs to the district of Ambanja, which is a part of Diana Region. According to 2001 census the population of Ambanja was 28,468....
. The mountain is dotted with small fruit farms. In recent years, thanks to hotels at Doany, tourism becomes a resource for residents.
Tourism
A few hotels located beyond the port, provide the opportunity to stay on this site still preserved from the hussle of tourism. Visitor can enjoy snorkeling along the coral reef at Doany. This is also the starting point for excursions to the islands and the still wild Ampasindava BayEcology
It is a hotbed for animal and botanical diversity. One may meet, among other varieties:Chameleons: variety of Furcifer
Furcifer
Furcifer is a genus of chameleons whose members are mostly endemic to Madagascar, but F. cephalolepis and F. polleni are endemic to the Comoros. Additionally, F. pardalis has been introduced to Réunion and Mauritius, while F. oustaleti has been introduced to near Nairobi in Kenya...
, especially the famous Furcifer Pardalis
Lemur
Lemuridae
Lemuridae is a family of prosimian primates native to Madagascar, and one of five families commonly known as lemurs. These animals were thought to be the evolutionary predecessors of monkeys and apes, but this is no longer considered correct...
: mainly the Black Lemur but also the Brown Maki
Sea Turtles: on the coral reef near Doany
Mangrove Dolphins: along the north coast, beyond the port.