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FACTS ON ZANZIBAR The island is located in the Indian ocean about 35 Km of the coast of mainland Tanzania at six degrees south of equator. Zanzibar is made up of many islands, the main two being Unguja (sometimes called Zanzibar) and Pemba. Zanzibar is 390 above sea level HISTORY Zanzibar is the evocation of the exotic, an archipelago nestled in the Indian Ocean and a destination both legendary and mysterious. From this remote outpost, at the hub of monsoon trading routes, history was enacted, journeys of discovery were planned, sultanate empires were established and the first mediaeval global village was founded. Zanzibar retains the imprint of its historic legacy in the tumbling streets of Stone Town, in the Arabic-inflected Swahili language and the rare antiques of the bazaars and markets. The haloes of idyllic beach that adorn the island’s coast, and the fragrant spice plantations that blossom in the interior make Zanzibar The Ultimate Indian Ocean Destination, the jewel in East Africa’s crown CULTURE As Zanzibar absorbed people from as far as the Orient and Iberia, Assyria and India, so the tapestry of Zanzibar cultures became more diverse in its range, more unique in its expression. Zanzibar is the birthplace of Swahili, a lingua franca forged from global dialects, upon which legends were carried, trade routes opened and Sultan’s empire prospered. The strident laments and exultant overtures of Swahili taarab were born, their rhythms and melodies carried and honed between Zanzibar and the Arabian Gulf until they became the sounds of the island’s own musical narrative. The architectural styles of Stone Town were borne of the social convergence, while the tangled mass of stories, woven from centuries of lives lived; bestow a folklore and legacy that permit life on the archipelago. LANGUAGE The main language used in Zanzibar is Kiswahili. However, English language is widely spoken and many people also speak Arabic. Other language known are French and Italian but this is highly exercised by tour operators and tour guides. POPULATION The combined population of Zanzibar including Pemba is approx 1,000,000. RELIGION About 95% of the local population is Muslim. The remainders are Hindu or Christian and some with traditional beliefs. As well as many mosques, Stone Town hosts an Anglican and a Catholic Cathedral and a Hindu Temple TIME DIFFERENCE 3 hours ahead of GMT. ELECTRICITY Power system is 220-240 volts ac, plugs 13amp usually square pin. CLIMATE Zanzibar experiences ideal holiday weather for most of the year, with the exception of April and May, which are seasonally subject to the long rains. Short rains can occur in November but are characterized by short showers, which do not last long. SEASONS SUMMER - November to May Hot, some humidity with rains in November, May and June. WINTER - June to October Warm with rains in June, otherwise sunny. BES - December to March and July to October OUR PRESIDENTS - MR JAKAYA MRISHO KIKWETE,President of the united republic of Tanzania - MR AMANI ABEID KARUME, President of Zanzibar MONEY MATTERS BUREAU DE CHANGES
Our currency is in notes-10000, 5000, 2000, 1000 and 500 Coins- 200,100,50,20,10 and 5 |
 
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