Zanzibar Archipelago for UPSC

Zanzibar is a Tanzanian archipelago off the coast of East Africa. It is located in the Indian Ocean, and consists of many small islands and two large ones: Unguja and Pemba Island. The capital is Zanzibar City, located on the island of Unguja. Its historic centre, Stone Town, is a World Heritage Site.
  • Status: Semi-autonomous region of Tanzania
  • Capital: Zanzibar City
  • Official languages: Swahili · Arabic · English
  • Ethnic groups: Swahili · Arabs · Hadimu · Shirazi · Tumbatu
  • Religion: 98% Islam · 1.16% Christianity · 0.84% Others (including Indigenous and Irreligious)
  • Demonym(s): Zanzibari
  • Government: Federacy

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