1. Antananarivo - Noun
2. Antananarivo - Proper noun
the capital and largest city of Madagascar
Source: WordNetAntananarivo was founded from about 1610 to 1625, when the Merina king Andrianjaka (1612–1630) expelled the Vazimba inhabitants of the village of Analamanga at the highest meeting point of two forested ridges rising above the surrounding highland plains. Source: Internet
Antananarivo encompasses three ridges that intersect at their highest point. Source: Internet
Although frosts are rare in Antananarivo, they are common at higher elevations. Source: Internet
Before the mid-19th century, all houses and marketplaces in Antananarivo, and throughout Madagascar, were constructed of woods, grasses, reeds and other plant-based materials viewed as appropriate for structures used by the living. Source: Internet
By contrast, in 2009 a segment of the army defected to the side of Andry Rajoelina, then-mayor of Antananarivo, in support of his attempt to force President Ravalomanana from power. Source: Internet
Antananarivo also hosts the largest number of universities, nightclubs, art venues, medical services and other social service institutions of any city on the island. Source: Internet