Consider a visit to the municipality of Amboasary Sud, located in the southwest of the Anosy region, 35 km from Ambovombe and 75 km west of Fort Dauphin (Tôlanaro). Bordering the banks of the Mandrare River, sisal plantations stretch as far as the eye can see. These sisal estates are vital to the local economy, particularly for the Antandroy people. Madagascan sisal fibers are especially prized by China, which purchases over half of the production.