Map of Zanzibar

Zanzibar

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March 29th 2005
Happy Easter! I have just returned to Dar es Salaam after a nice 5 day vacation in sunny, sandy, beautiful Zanzibar. As always, life in Africa is full of mini-adventures, and many amusing moments (at least in retrospect). Zanzibar is known as the fabled spice island and is accessible by either 1.5 hour ferry or 20 minute flight from Dar. Deciding to get some good photo ops, Sean (new ... read more

Africa » Tanzania » Zanzibar

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Shortly after independence, Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form the nation of Tanzania in 1964. One-party rule came to an end in 1995 with the first democratic elections held in the country since the 1970s. Zanzibar's semi-autonomous status and po... ... read more