About Zanzibar
The truth about Zanzibar Zanzibar is an island partner within the United Republic of Tanzania, located in the Indian Ocean about 35 km off the coast of mainland Tanzania at six degrees south of the Equator. Zanzibar is made up of many islands, the main two being Unguja (sometimes called Zanzibar) and Pemba. The land is divided into three main areas, the plantation area, the coral rag area and the indigenous forests. Zanzibar (Unguja )is a hilly island about 85 kilometers (53 miles) long (north-south ) and 30 kilometers (19 miles) wide (east-west)Zanzibar is made up of many islands The highest point is 390 feet above sea level. The population is estimated at around 1.7 Million, include Pemba. LANGUAGE The main language is Kiswahili. Even if you only use a few words while you are in Zanzibar you will make many friends. English is widely spoken and many people also speak Arabic. Other Europ