In the Indian Ocean, 35 km (22 mi)
off the coast of Tanzania, stands the beautiful Zanzibar . This beautiful island of white sand beaches, lined with palm trees and an abundance of coral reefs, is one of the most beautiful islands of Africa. Throughout history, there were many people, traders who passed through Zanzibar, as the Persians, Arabs, Indians, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch and British. This presence has left its mark and the mix of cultures and types of architecture are a heritage in Zanzibar. Stone Town is the old town of Zanzibar City, the Zanzibar’s largest city, birthplace of Freddie Mercury, has mosques, bazaars bustling, and colonial houses. Zanzibar’s economy is based on tourism, but the island produces and exports many spices. Vasco da Gama, Portuguese navigator, was the first European to discover Zanzibar. Zanzibar together with Mafia and Pemba was formerly called Spice Islands. Hotels in Zanzibar
Map of Zanzibar
Map of Zanzibar
Where is Zanzibar on Map of Tanzania
