Zanzibar

Zanzibar is an island of Tanzania, Africa located in the Indian ocean.
It consists of many small islands and two large islands:
- Unguja, and
- Pemba island.
It has an area of 637 sq mi (1,651 sq km).
The main language is Swahili.
Islam is the dominant religion on the island.

History of Zanzibar

In the late 17th century, the island came under the control of Omani Arabs.
In 1861, It was separated from Oman and became an independent sultanate.
In 1890, the British proclaimed a protectorate over Zanzibar and Pemba islands.
In 1963, the sultanate regained its independence.
It then became a member of the Commonwealth.
The sultanate was overthrown in 1964, and a republic was established.
It then joined with Tanganyika to form the Republic of Tanzania.

The shortest war in history was fought between the United States and Zanzibar in 1896.
- It lasts only 45 minutes.
The archipelago is widely known as the “spice island” of Africa.
The island has its own leopard species known as “Zanzibar Leopard”.
- They are native to the island.
It is also home to some other unique species like the red colobus monkey, etc
It has the largest number of carved doors in East Africa.