Territorial change

Zanzibar → Tanzania (unification)

1964 · Zanzibar

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When
1964
Kind
Territorial change
Where
Zanzibar
Coordinates
6.16° S, 39.20° E
Process
unification
Type
Unification (new entity from 2+ pre-existing)
Pop
11400000
Area km2
942003
Gaining
Tanzania

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Zanzibar

Semi-autonomous region of Tanzania

Zanzibar is a Tanzanian semi-autonomous region off the coast of East Africa. It is located in the Indian Ocean, and consists of many small islands and two large ones: Unguja Island and Pemba Island. The capital is Zanzibar City, located on the island of Unguja. Its historic centre, Stone Town, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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