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Zanzibar

About Zanzibar Island
Zanzibar Island knows as Unguja, is one of two main Islands (Unguja and Pemba) that make up the semi-autonomous state of Zanzibar. It is a partner state in the United Republic of Tanzania, the largest country in the East Coast of Africa. Zanzibar is located in the Indian Ocean, about 35KM off the coast of mainland Tanzania, at Longitude 39 degrees East and Latitude 6 degrees south of the Equator.
The highest point of the Zanzibar Island is 150 meters above Sea level. Up to this moment we answer your question Where is Zanzibar. keep reading and find more about the Island and take your first step to explore and discover Zanzibar Island.

Island Capital

Zanzibar Town ( Stone Town)

Population

950,000Island size: 1464 square km, 86 km long and only 36 km wide at the largest point

Climate

Tropical, average temp. 25 degrees centigrade throughout the year, long rains in April/May,short rains in October/November while hot dry season from November to March

Time Zone

GMT plus 3 hours

Language

Official languages are Kiswahili and English

Telephone

Country code +255 local area code 24, a few cellular phone companies (Zantel, TTCL, Tigo , Vodacom and Airtel), are now operating on the Zanzibar Island and rental of mobile phones is available for visitors

Currency

Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)

Electricity

220 Volts Entry

Documents

You will need a valid passport and a visa depending on the country of origin

Health

Prophylaxis for malaria highly recommended

Airport

Zanzibar International Airport

Driving

On the left-International driving license required

Map

Zanzibar map


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