What You Need to Know About Zanzibar
Zanzibar. Sounds exotic, huh? It’s because it totally is. The name describes the Tanzanian archipelago off the East coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. Only about 15-30 miles off the coast, it is easily accessible from the capital of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam via a short flight or ferry ride. What You Need to Know About Zanzibar There are two main islands and many small islands. Unguja, usually just referred to as Zanzibar, is the main island with the World Heritage Site and historic centre of Stone Town in Zanzibar City. Pemba is the other main island. Zanzibar, often referred to as the spice islands because of its international spice industry (which has declined significantly for many reasons) now depends on tourism to play a major role in the islands’ economy. A majorly simplified glimpse of history: Like so many other islands strategically located for trade, protection, and exploration, Zanzibar has historical influences from many different cultures. Persians, Arab...