Mahajanga Off The Beaten Path

I guess it's not that common for a city to have this amazing tree as its emblem... Yes, but Mahajanga has it.

This baobab has even a name, "Le baobab" and is multicentennial. Some speak of the 700-y-o baobab too. It is one of biggest baobab trees in the whole island.

It is the landmark of the city, which you can orientate yourself with. Facing the sea, turn your back to Le Baobab:
- On your right is the way to Pointe de la corniche, Pointe du caiman and Port Schneider;
- On your left, the avenue that leads to Pinte de sable and Port aux boutres;
- In your back, Avenue de France, starting from Le baobab and dividing the city from West to East.

I was told it has a circumference of 21,70 m (at 1m height ). Height: less than 10m though.

Worth noticing: 5 of 6 baobab species in the whole Africa are in Madagascar, as endemic species.