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'''Nosy Lonja, (or Sugarloaf Island, Nosy Lonjo) is a small island in [[the Bay of Diego Bay]] which is featured on in numerous postcards and in travel literature, company logos, on postcards as well as on the backside of the country's 100 Ariary banknotes. This small The island , which is also known as Sugarloaf Island, is a an important landmark symbolising both the town and the bay of Diego Suarez.''' [[File:Diego Suarez154.jpg|600px]] It is considered [[fady]]to visit the island, since it is believed death will follow to those who step ashore. A picture of As such, the island appears on the 100 Ariari banknotesremains uninhabited and boat transfers are unavailable and not recommended.'''

View One may however admire the view of Nosy Lonja the island from the outskirts safe distance of the shore along Boulevard Duplex, about 10 minutes drive from [[Diego Suarez]] along the road leading to route towards [[Ramena|Ramena Village]]. </idiv style="max-width:600px;">{{#display_map:-12.302813, 49.319344~'''Nosy Lonja'''~~;|type=satellite|service=google|width=auto|height=400|zoom=16|controls=pan, zoom, type, scale|copycoords=yes}}

It While a good view of the island is considered available anywhere along Boulevard Duplex, [[fadyNote Bleue|Note Bleue Park Hotel]] offers a particularly nice view from its restaurant and swimming pool area. ''A sign along the road to visit Ramena reads:<br>''Located in the French Bay, Nosy Lonjo also called "Sugar Loaf" towers at a height of 120m. For Diego Suarez and the island 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 believed death will follow used in many logos. Nosy Lonjo belongs to those who step ashore. As such, the island remains uninhabited and boat transfers are not available nor recommendedcommune of Ramena. One may The sacred stone however admire , or "Vato masiny", the view site of the island from a safe distance rituals of the shore along Boulebvard Duplex, about 10 minutes drive from traditional religious ceremonies is an integral part of Diego townSuarez commune. [[File:100 Ariary banknote back.jpg|600px]] == Video ==

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