GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Zanzibar and Pemba
Unguja, commonly called Zanzibar Island, and Pemba lie off Tanzania’s Indian Ocean coast. Zanzibar also names a semi-autonomous part of the United Republic of Tanzania.
Fast Facts
- Unguja lies south of Pemba.
- Zanzibar’s clove trade has strong historical Omani connections.
- Dar es Salaam is a mainland port, not an island.
Connected lessons
- Zanzibar and PembaMap, explanation and practice
- Ports, islands and inland connectionsGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Dar es SalaamRelated places
- Dahlak ArchipelagoRelated places
- MombasaRelated places