12 Places Where Pirates Once Thrived - Matador Network
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WEBSep 18, 2010 · Madagascar palms. Madagascar. With the rise of the Southeast Asian spice trade, European ships became frequent visitors to the Indian Ocean and Africa’s east coast. Madagascar was the perfect place to stage an ambush. In particular, Sainte-Marie, a small island just northeast of the main landmass, was overrun with pirates.
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