'''Nosy Lonja (or Nosy Lonjo) is a small island in the Bay of Diego which is featured in numerous travel literature, company logos, on postcards as well as on the backside of the country's 100 Ariary banknotes. The island, which is also known as Sugarloaf Island, is an important landmark symbolising both the town and bay of Diego Suarez.'''
<div style="width[[File:Diego Suarez 154.jpg|600px; margin-bottom:10px;">]] It is considered [[fady]] to visit the island, since it is believed death will follow to those who step ashore. As such, the island remains uninhabited and boat transfers are unavailable and not recommended.
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''View of Nosy Lonja from the outskirts of [[Diego Suarez]] along the road to [[Ramena|Ramena Village]].''
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It is considered [[fady]] to visit the island, since it is believed death will follow to those who step ashore. As such, the island remains uninhabited and boat transfers are unavailable and not recommended. 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 town along the route towards [[Ramena]].
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