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Learn about the ancient and modern history of Zanzibar, a group of islands in the Indian Ocean. Explore the prehistoric, Swahili, Omani, British, and Tanzanian periods of Zanzibar's culture, trade, and politics.
27 paź 2024 · Zanzibar is an island in the Indian Ocean off the coast of east-central Africa. Learn about its geography, history, culture, and wildlife from Britannica's editors.
Learn about Zanzibar, the island and city in Tanzania that was a major hub for Arab and European activities in eastern Africa. Find out how Zanzibar became famous for its slave trade and how it declined in importance over time.
Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous region of Tanzania in the Indian Ocean, with a rich and diverse history dating back to ancient times. Learn about the origins of the name, the sultanate, the revolution, the unification, and the culture of Zanzibar.
Zanzibar (znany także jako Unguja) – wyspa na Oceanie Indyjskim. Jest największą wyspą Archipelagu Zanzibar. Należy w całości do Tanzanii i wchodzi w skład jej autonomicznej części, Zanzibaru. Powierzchnia wyspy wynosi 1658 km², co czyni ją największą wyspą tanzańską. Największym miastem na wyspie jest Zanzibar.
Learn how Zanzibar, a small island off the east coast of Africa, became a key trading and political centre in the region. Explore its history from the 16th century Portuguese to the 19th century German protectorate, and its role in the carving up of Africa.
26 mar 2023 · The history of Zanzibar is often introduced with the shifting of the Omani capital from Muscat to Stone-town during the 1840s, disregarding most of its earlier history save for a brief focus on the Zanj revolt.
