Zanzibar City

Zanzibar City – Historic Swahili Island Capital

Description
Zanzibar City, including Stone Town, is a UNESCO-listed historic city famed for its Swahili-Arab heritage and Indian Ocean trade history.

Geography
Zanzibar Island (Unguja)
Indian Ocean archipelago
Tropical coastal environment

History
Major Swahili trading port
Omani Sultanate capital
Center of the spice and slave trades

Culture
Swahili, Arab, Persian, and Indian influences
Islamic traditions
Rich music and literary heritage

Economy
Tourism
Spice production
Trade and services

Tourism & Attractions
Stone Town (UNESCO)
House of Wonders
Forodhani Gardens