Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous region of Tanzania 40 Kilometres in the Indian Ocean with Unguja and Pemba as the two main islands. The capital Zanzibar City, located on Unguja, with it´s historic center Stone Town, which is a World Heritage Site.
It’s main industries are spices such as cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and black pepper, raffia and tourism. Consequently the Zanzibar Archipelago, together with Tanzania´s Mafia Island, are sometimes called the “Spice Islands”. The islands are populated by 1.3 million people as per the 2020 population estimates. As a result of it’s proximity to the equator it enjoys warm temperatures all year round. Therefore the climate and it’s location make it ideal for tourism, a cornerstone of the island’s economy.
