Zanzibar Islands

Zanzibar is a Tanzanian archipelago off the coast of East Africa. It is located in the Indian Ocean, 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, Stone Town, is a World Heritage Site.

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Zanzibar is an archipelago off the coast of East Africa that belongs to Tanzania and sits in the Indian Ocean, with two main islands called Unguja and Pemba. The islands are historically significant, particularly their capital Zanzibar City on Unguja, whose old district Stone Town is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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It sits within the topics 1963 establishments in Africa, Autonomous administrative divisions in Africa and Countries and territories where Arabic is an official language.

Its subject is documented across 107 Wikipedia language editions.

Key facts

Country.conventional_long_name: Zanzibar
Country.common_name: Zanzibar
Country.linking_name: Zanzibar
Country.status: Semi-autonomous region of Tanzania
Country.image_flag: Flag of Zanzibar.svg
Country.image_coat: Coat of arms of Zanzibar.png
Country.coa_size: 110px
Country.anthem: "Mungu ibariki Afrika""God bless Africa"
Country.image_map: Tanzania_Zanzibar_location_map.svg
Country.map_caption: Location of Zanzibar within Tanzania
Country.capital: Zanzibar City
Country.demonym: Zanzibari
Country.government_type: Federacy
Country.leader_title1: President
Country.leader_name1: Hussein Mwinyi
Country.leader_title2: First Vice President
Country.leader_name2: Othman Masoud Sharif
Country.leader_title3: Second Vice President

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: administrative territorial entity
Demonym: Zanzibarka
Located in: Tanzania
Continent: Africa
Capital: Zanzibar City
Official language: Swahili
Currency: East African rupee
Population: 1503569
Area: 2461
Time zone: East Africa Time
Head of government: Ali Mohamed Shein
Anthem: Mungu ibariki Afrika
Flag: flag of Zanzibar

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Commons gallery: Zanzibar
Commons category: Zanzibar
topic's main category: Category:Zanzibar
inception: 1964-04-26
category for people born here: Q15864657
native label: زنجبار
different from: Zinjibar
present in work: Civilization V

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Encyclopedic overview

45 sections

Contents

Etymology
History
Before 1498
Portuguese colonization
Sultanate of Zanzibar
British protectorate
Zanzibar revolution and merger with Tanganyika
Demographics
Ethnic origins
Languages
Swahili
Arabic
Religion
Government
Politics
Geography
Climate
Wildlife
Unguja
Pemba
Standard of living and health
Environment
Climate change impact
Economy
History
Industry and foreign investment
Tourism
Energy
Transport
Roads
Public transportation
Maritime transport
Ports
Airport
Culture
Media and communication
Education
Sports
Notable people
See also
Notes
References
Bibliography
Further reading
External links

Zanzibar is also a semi-autonomous region that united with Tanganyika in 1964 to form the present-day United Republic of Tanzania. The archipelago's main industries are spices, raffia, and tourism. The main spices produced are clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, coconut, and black pepper. The Zanzibar Archipelago, together with Tanzania's Mafia Island, is sometimes referred to locally as the "Spice Islands". Tourism in Zanzibar is a more recent activity, driven by government promotion that caused an increase from 19,000 tourists in 1985 to 376,000 in 2016 and 917,000 in 2025. The islands are accessible via five ports and the Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, which can serve up to 1.5 million passengers per year.

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