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Nosy Boraha [ˈnuʃ buˈrahə̥], previously known as Île Sainte-Marie (and still popularly known by travellers as such), is an island off the east coast of Madagascar, to which it belongs. The main town is Ambodifotatra. The island forms an administrative district within Analanjirofo Region, and covers an area of 222 km2. It had a population estimated at 26,547 in 2013. == Government == The island is organized as the city (commune urbaine) and district of Nosy Boraha in Analanjirofo Region, and is part of the nation of Madagascar. The population has changed over the centuries. Originally it was Austronesian, as on the larger islands of Madagascar and then reverted to pirate control, however most inhabitants now are similar to the rest of the northeast coast of Madagascar. == Geography == This island is 60 kilometres (37 miles) long and less than 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) wide. == Get In == You can get on Île Sainte-Marie by plane or by boat. There are regular flights from Antananarivo to Île Sainte-Marie serviced by the two main operators: Air Madagascar [1] and Madagasikara Airways [2]. SOURCESWikipedia