Zanzibar
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Zanzibar Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for sailing around Zanzibar.
| Coords: 06°09.98′S, 39°12.11′E Chartlet: Chartlet Gallery: Photos |
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| Capital: | Zanzibar City |
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| Language: | Swahili, English |
| Currency: | Tanzanian shilling |
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Background
Zanzibar is part of the East African republic of Tanzania. It consists of the Zanzibar Archipelago in the Indian Ocean, 25–50 km (15–30 mi) off the coast off the mainland. There are numerous small islands and two large ones: Unguja (the main island, informally referred to as "Zanzibar"), and Pemba. Zanzibar was once a separate state with a long trading history within the Arab world; it united with Tanganyika to form Tanzania, and still enjoys a high degree of autonomy within the union. The capital of Zanzibar, located on the island of Unguja, is Zanzibar City, and its old quarter, known as Stone Town, is a World Heritage Site.
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Immigration & Customs
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Personal Notes
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