Fianarantsoa Province
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.
Fianarantsoa | |
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Map of Madagascar with Fianarantsoa highlighted | |
| 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 |
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".
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