Africa, Madagascar, Ilhorombe region, Ilakaka. One of the world's largest known alluvial sapphire deposits discovered in 1998. People panning for prec

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Africa, Madagascar, Ilhorombe region, Ilakaka. One of the world's largest known alluvial sapphire deposits discovered in 1998. People panning for precious minerals.

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Keywords: africa, alluvial, digging, ilakaka, ilhorombe, madagascar, men, minerals, panning, people, region, sapphire