Pangalanes Canal

Local nameCanal des Pangalanes
LocationFarafangana, Madagascar

The Canal des Pangalanes is a canal that consists of a series of natural rivers, waterways and man-made lakes that extends for over 645 kilometres and runs down the east coast of Madagascar from Mahavelona to Farafangana. It is used primarily for transportation and fishing, and it has unspoiled natural beaches that are visited by tourists. An initial area of the canal in Toamasina is straight, while subsequent areas have curves, lagoons, connected lakes and swamps. Construction efforts began during the era of the Merina monarchy, with major expansion during the French colonial period between 1896 and 1904, and additional expansion during 1949–1957. Construction has included the manual cutting and removal of outcrops to connect previously unconnected areas.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canal_des_Pangalanes

Address Madagascar

Coordinates -22°48'0" N 47°49'59.999" E

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