10 Facts About Zanzibar
The name Zanzibar is an Arabic word that is translated as 'the
coast of black people'. It is a semi-autonomous region of the Tanzania.
The island has the best beaches in the world - and this is not an
exaggeration. If you love lazing around in the sun, then this is the
place to go.
The Island of Zanzibar
boasts pristine white sand beaches, abundant sunshine, exotic Swahili
dishes, a hospitable people and luxury tourists resorts. If your idea of
fun is to mix a jungle safari with lazing on the beach, then you have
just found a hidden gem in Zanzibar.
1. Zanzibar is comprised of several islands, but two are the larger
ones. Ugunja is the largest one and is erroneously called Zanzibar. The
other is called Pemba.
2. Zanzibar has been home to intelligent humans (Homo sapiens) for more than 20,000 years.
3. The island is home to the almost extinct Zanzibar Red Columbus Monkey, the Zanzibar Servaline Genet, and the Zanzibar Leopard.
4.The capital of Zanzibar is called Zanzibar City and its most historic feature is the ancient Stone Town.
5. Due to its proximity to Equator, Zanzibar is warm throughout the year and has equal day and nights (12-hours each) like most of the East African Countries.
6. Apart from tourism, the other economic activity in Zanzibar is spice growing. In fact, the island is sometimes fondly referred to as The Spice Island due to its cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and black pepper.
7. Some ancient potteries have been discovered in Zanzibar showing that it was a major trading route for the ancient Assyrians.
8. Amazingly, the shortest war ever recorded by man is the Anglo-Zanzibar War where the British bombarded the Beit al Hukum Palace and after 38 minutes, a ceasefire was called.
9. Thanks to Monsoon Winds, by the first century, Arabs, Persians and Indians were sailing to Zanzibar in their fast sailing dhows.
10. Throughout history, the Persians, Portuguese, Omani and British have fought to control the important island. It was seen as a gateway to mainland East Africa. In fact, the Sultanate of Omani was the first to trade slaves, cloves and ivory from East African Mainland.
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