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'''Nosy Lonja, (or Sugarloaf Island, Nosy Lonjo) is the a small island in Diego the Bay that symbolises [[of Diego Suarez]]. It which is considered by locals featured in numerous travel literature, company logos, on postcards as well as on the backside of the country''fady'' to visits 100 Ariary banknotes. The island, it which is said that death will follow if you step ashore, also known as suchSugarloaf Island, there are no buildings or people living thereis an important landmark symbolising both the town and bay of Diego Suarez.'''
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One may however admire the view of the island from the safe distance of the shore along Boulevard Duplex, about 10 minutes drive from [[Diego Suarez]] along the route towards [[Ramena]]. <googlemap versiondiv style="0.9" lat=max-width:600px;">{{#display_map:-12.298242" lon="302813, 49.319687" 319344~'''Nosy Lonja'''~~;|type="satellite" |service=google|width=auto|height=400|zoom="13" 16|controls=pan, zoom, type, scale|copycoords=yes}}</div> While a good view of the island is available anywhere along Boulevard Duplex, [[Note Bleue|Note Bleue Park Hotel]] offers a particularly nice view from its restaurant and swimming pool area. ''A sign along the road to Ramena reads:<br>''Located in the French Bay, Nosy Lonjo also called "yesSugar Loaf" controls=towers at a height of 120m. For Diego Suarez and the locals it represents a strong symbolic image: A sacred place first and foremost, but also specific the charm and the hallmark of the bay as it is used in many logos. Nosy Lonjo belongs to the commune of Ramena. The sacred stone however, or "largeVato masiny">, the site of the rituals of the traditional religious ceremonies is an integral part of Diego Suarez commune. -12[[File:100 Ariary banknote back.300255, 49.319344jpg|600px]] == Video ==Nosy Lonja<HTML5video type="youtube">BrqV3IXfXLE</googlemapHTML5video> [[mg:Nosy Lonjo]]