Lake Anosy
Lake Anosy [anˈuːsi] (French: Lac Anosy) is an artificial lake in the southern part of the capital city of Madagascar, Antananarivo, about two miles south of Haute-Ville.[1][2] Ampefiloha is located to the west of the lake, Isoraka to the northwest and Mahamasina to the north.
Lake Anosy | |
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![]() Lake Anosy, Central Antananarivo, Madagascar City | |
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Location | Antananarivo, Madagascar |
Coordinates | 18°54′55″S 47°31′18″E |
Type | Reservoir |
Native name | Lac Anosy (French) |
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A swamp was replaced with Lake Anosy during the era of the ruler Radama I. The lake was constructed by James Cameron who gave it a shape of a heart. In the middle of the lake, there is an island connected with the city by an isthmus. On the island there is a French-built memorial to those fallen in the first world war, the Monument aux Morts [3][4] made by sculptor Barberis and architect Perrin in 1927.[5] In the Radama I era there was a gunpowder factory on the island. Later there was built a summer residence for the Queen Ranavalona I.
By the lakeside there grow jacaranda trees that flower in October [4] and November. Great egrets used to take a rest by the lake. By the southern shore, there are barbers' kiosks.[4] On the national independence day, June 26, an annual firework festival is arranged on the lake.
External links
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