Zanzibar is a small island nation located off the coast of Tanzania in the Indian Ocean. Despite its small size, it has a rich and fascinating history that dates back thousands of years. The people of Zanzibar have a unique dialect called Swahili, which has influenced the language spoken across much of East Africa.
Many people are unaware of the sheer number of wars Zanzibar had to endure throughout its history. The archipelago was conquered by Arabs for the first time in the 10th century, a full millennium before European colonizers arrived. Zanzibar was also a major hub for the slave trade in the early 19th century, with millions of Africans being transported to
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