Fianarantsoa Province
Province in Madagascar / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Fianarantsoa Province is a former province of Madagascar. It has an area of 103,272 km2 and population of 3,366,291 (July 2001 estimate). Its capital was Fianarantsoa. The province along with the 5 other was abolished in 2007 in favour of creation of smaller regions to facilitate administration.
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Coordinates (Capital): 21°30′S 47°0′E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Capital | Fianarantsoa |
Area | |
• Total | 103,272 km2 (39,874 sq mi) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 3,366,291 |
• Density | 33/km2 (84/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3 |
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Apart from the capital the major towns were Andohapatsakana, Alakamisy, Fianarantsoa and Fanjakana. The province was home to four major national parks: Ranomafana National Park, Midongy Du Sud, Isalo National Park, and Andringitra. It was frequently referred by its abbreviated form of "Fianar". Fianarantsoa means "Good education".[1]