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title: "Where is zanzibar"
query: "where is zanzibar?"
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created: "2025-12-06T22:43:33.035824+00:00"
updated: "2025-12-06T22:43:33.035824+00:00"
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# where is zanzibar?

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## Overview
Zanzibar is an **archipelago** in the **Indian Ocean** off the eastern coast of **East Africa**. It forms a **semi‑autonomous region of the United Republic of Tanzania**.

## Geographic location
- **Region:** Indian Ocean, east of mainland Tanzania.  
- **Coordinates:** Approximately **6° S latitude, 39° E longitude**【1】.  
- **Distance from mainland:** Roughly **22 mi (35 km)**, with sources giving a range of **15‑50 km (9‑31 mi)** depending on the specific point measured【1】【4】【6】.

## Political status
- Zanzibar is not an independent nation; it enjoys a high degree of self‑government while remaining part of Tanzania【1】【3】.

## Main islands
- **Unguja** – often called “Zanzibar Island,” the largest and most populated.  
- **Pemba** – the second‑largest island.  
- Numerous smaller islands, including Mafia Island, are also part of the archipelago【1】.

## Summary
Zanzibar sits in the Indian Ocean, just off Tanzania’s east coast, and is best known for its white‑sand beaches, historic Stone Town, and vibrant Swahili culture. Its semi‑autonomous status gives it its own local government while remaining under Tanzanian sovereignty【1】【5】.

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