Zanzibar

Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous region of Tanzania. It is composed of the Zanzibar Archipelago in the Indian Ocean, 25–50 kilometres off the coast of the mainland, and consists of many small islands and two large ones: Unguja (the main island, referred to informally as Zanzibar) and Pemba Island. The capital is Zanzibar City, located on the island of Unguja. Its historic centre is Stone Town, which is a World Heritage Site.

History

Zanzibar's main industries are spices, rums, and tourism. In particular, the islands produce cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and black pepper. For this reason, the Zanzibar Archipelago, together with Tanzania's Mafia Island, are sometimes referred to locally as the "Spice Islands" (a term borrowed from the Maluku Islands of Indonesia).

Zanzibar is the home of the Zanzibar red colobus, a species of monkey, and the (possibly extinct) Zanzibar leopard.

Geography

Zanzibar is a group of islands in the Indian Ocean, off the eastern coast of Africa. The archipelago is made up of the islands of Unguja and Pemba, along with numerous smaller islands.

Culture

Zanzibar's culture is a mix of African, Arab, European, and Indian influences. The majority of the population is of African descent, but there are also significant Arab and Indian communities.

See also

• History of Zanzibar
• Zanzibar Revolution
• Sultanate of Zanzibar

References

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External links

• Official website

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  The old castle in Zanzibar
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  Zanzibar Omani Ruler
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  The Harem and Tower Harbour of Zanzibar
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  Zanzibar Slave Market, 1860
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  Indian stamp Zanzibar 1896
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  Zanzibar 1900 to 1920
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  Abeid Karume 1964
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  Zanzibar Stone Town
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  Zanzibar Stone Town