Cape Sainte Marie
Cape Sainte Marie (Malagasy: Tanjona Vohimena; French: cap Sainte-Marie), formerly known as Cape Romain and Cape St. Mary, is the southernmost point of Madagascar. It is situated in the Androy region 42 kilometres (26 mi) from Tsiombe. It is the location of the Cap Sainte-Marie Special Reserve, a nature reserve which occupies most of the cape and was created in 1962.
| Cape Sainte Marie Special Reserve | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
| Location | Androy Region, Madagascar |
| Coordinates | 25°34′00″S 45°31′00″E |
| Area | 62.98 km2 (24.32 sq mi) |
| Designation | special reserve |
| Designated | 1962 |
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