Zanzibar Islands, Archipelago administrative region in Tanzania.
The Zanzibar Islands comprise two main landmasses, Unguja and Pemba, along with numerous smaller islands located in the Indian Ocean off Tanzania's coast.
During the 19th century, Zanzibar functioned as a primary trading center for spices, ivory, and slaves between Africa, Arabia, and Asia under Omani rule.
The Stone Town district displays a fusion of African, Arab, and European architectural elements through its narrow streets, carved doorways, and traditional buildings.
Travelers reach the islands via regular flights from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar International Airport or by taking a two-hour ferry across the Indian Ocean.
Zanzibar maintains its position as a global spice producer, with extensive plantations growing cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and black pepper throughout the islands.
Location: Tanzania
Inception: April 26, 1964
Capital city: Zanzibar City
GPS coordinates: -5.90000,39.30000
Latest update: May 29, 2025 07:33
Old Slave Mart
13096.5 km
House of Wonders
31.5 km
Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
38.8 km
Old Fort of Zanzibar
31.8 km
Palace Museum
31.4 km
Christ Church, Zanzibar
31.6 km
Forodhani Gardens
31.5 km
Amaan Stadium
30.8 km
Darajani Market
31.5 km
Kizimkazi Mosque
62.2 km
Menai Bay Conservation Area
54.3 km
Old Dispensary
31.1 km
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Zanzibar
31.7 km
Tongoni Ruins
60.5 km
Malindi Mosque
31.3 km
Kuumbi Cave, Zanzibar
57.9 km
Tippu Tip's House
31.9 km
Rubens (Schiff, 1906)
107.7 km
Royal Zanzibar
18.2 km
Ijumaa Mosque
31.2 km
Ras Nungwi Lighthouse
19.8 km
Ras Kigomasha Lighthouse
121.8 km
Chumbe Lighthouse
44.5 km
Tortoise Sanctuary
28.6 km
Ulenge Island Rear Range Lighthouse
100.8 km
Tanga Island Front Range Lighthouse
95.6 km
Zanzibar Butterfly Centre
44.8 km
Jozani Meeres- und Landschildkröten Reservat
44.2 kmReviews
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