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'''Baobab Avenue is Along a cluster of very large [[baobab tree]]s about 15km dirt-road some fifteen kilometres north of [[Morondava]] along , a cluster of baobab trees to the right and left of the road to [[Belo-sur-Tsiribihina]]roadside form an avenue of proud giants known as Baobab Avenue. It The location is a landmark of the region and a symbol of Madagascar and one of the most photographed spots in Madagascar, appearing on many postcards etcthe country.'''

[[File:Baobab Avenue 011003.jpg|600px|none|thumb|Baobab AveneAvenue]]

A tiny village and school is located nearby which usually welcome visitors. The [[baobab tree ]] is the national tree of Madagascar. Due to its unusual shape, and the baobab is sometimes said to be an upside-down-a treewith roots pointing to the sky. According to ancient Arabic mythology, it is was the devil who pulled the tree out of the earth and re-planted it that wayupside down.  The fruits of the baobab are highly nutritious, containing more vitamin C than oranges. The fruit pulp can be eaten directly or mixed with various meals and drinks.

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The best times to visit Baobab Avenue are at sunset and sunrise when the colours of the stems trunks change and the long shadows of the trees are most pronounced. Baobab Avenue can be reached from [[Morondava]] by foot, bike or [[taxi-brousse]] in the direction of [[Belo-sur-Tsiribihina]]. A tiny village and a school are located nearby.  The location is also known as Allée de Baobab, Avenue du Baobab or Adansoinia grandidieri baobabs. == Links == * [http://www.theprovince.com/news/Madagascar+Baobabs+saved+from+watery+grave+capital+residents+live+semi+submerged/5830437/story.html Madagascar: Baobabs saved from watery grave]* [http://www.buzau.com/baobab/taxon.htm Buzau.com/baobab/taxon.htm]* http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/life/Adansonia#p004t0kb