Where is Maromokotro located?
Madagascar
Maromokotro or Maromokotra is the highest mountain on Madagascar at 2,876 metres (9,436 ft) high. It is located in the Tsaratanana Massif inside the Tsaratanana Reserve in the northern part of the island….
| Maromokotro | |
|---|---|
| Language of name | Malagasy |
| Geography | |
| Location | Madagascar |
| Geology |
Why is Maromokotro important?
Mount Maromokotro is an important source of water for the surrounding area and a major source of some of the rivers including Bermarivo River, Mahavavy River, and Sambirano River. The summit of the mountain sometimes covered with snow which disappears during the summer.
What is the highest point on Madagascar?
Maromokotro
The highest point of Madagascar is Mount Tsaratanana, the highest point of which is known as Maromokotro, rising to 2876m. There are no roads up the mountain and no proper paths.
What are the main mountains in Madagascar?
The highest and the most prominent mountain is Maromokotro.
- Maromokotro. 2 876 m (prom: 2 876 m)
- Imarivolanitra. 2 658 m (prom: 1 874 m)
- Ambatondrangahy. 2 643 m (prom: 1 663 m)
- Tsiafajavona. 2 580 m (prom: 107 m)
- Andringitra. 2 543 m (prom: 214 m)
- Andohanisambirano. 2 498 m (prom: 227 m)
- Boby.
- Ambatondrangahy.
What are three interesting facts about Madagascar?
Interesting Facts About Madagascar
- Most of Madagascar’s wildlife is found nowhere else on Earth.
- Madagascar was settled by Asians before mainland Africans.
- Lemurs are sacred in Madagascar.
- Madagascar has strong human rights protections.
- Before French colonial rule, Madagascar was ruled by a woman.
Does it ever snow in Madagascar?
Hail is common in many of the higher areas of the island (including Antananarivo), but there is no snowfall except on the Ankaratra massif where above 2,400 m (7,874 ft) it may occasionally fall and even remain for several days.