Ankify
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 Ankify
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| Coordinates: 13°32′10″S 48°21′15″E / 13.53611°S 48.35417°E | |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Province | Antsiranana |
| Region | Diana |
| District | Ambanja |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Coordinates: 13°32′54″S 48°21′19″E / 13.5483°S 48.3553°E
Ankify is a peninsula located in the district of Ambanja, region of Diana in northern Madagascar.
It is located at 13°32′10″S 48°21′15″E / 13.53611°S 48.35417°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.
A 20 km road, recently refurbished, leads from Ambanja. 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 main activity is the port, it is mainly a starting point for freight and passengers to Nosy Be. 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.
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