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The main types of protected area are those managed by Madagascar Na-
tional Parks, still often referred to by its former title of ANGAP. These are: national parks,
special reserves and strict nature reserves. The first two categories are generally open to
tourism.
At the time of writing there are 19 national parks: Montagne d'Ambre, Ankarana,
Marojejy, Masoala, Mananara-Nord, Zahamena, Andasibe-Mantadia, Andringitra, Rano-
mafana, Midongy Befotaka, Andohahela, Lake Tsimanampetsotsa, Zombitse-Vohibasia,
Isalo, Kirindy-Mitea, Tsingy de Bemaraha, Tsingy de Namoroka, Ankarafantsika and Baie
de Baly.
