Zanzibar Archipelago facts for kids
The Zanzibar Archipelago is a group of islands found off the coast of East Africa. It lies south of the Somali Sea. Many people also call this area the Spice Islands because of its history with spice trade.
This archipelago has four main islands. Three of these islands have people living on them. The fourth main island is made of coral and is a very important place for seabirds to lay their eggs. Around these main islands, there are also many smaller islets.
Most of the Zanzibar Archipelago belongs to Zanzibar, which is a special semi-autonomous region of Tanzania. However, Mafia Island and its small surrounding islets are part of the Pwani Region on the mainland of Tanzania.
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Exploring the Islands of Zanzibar
The Zanzibar Archipelago is made up of several islands, each with its own unique features. Let's look at the main ones and some of the smaller islands that surround them.
Main Islands You Should Know
- Unguja Island is the biggest island in the archipelago. People often just call it Zanzibar. It is home to about 896,721 people.
- Pemba Island is the second-largest island. Around 406,808 people live here.
- Latham Island (also known as "Fungu Kizimkazi") is a very small island. No one lives on Latham Island.
- Mafia Island has about 46,850 inhabitants. It is part of mainland Tanzania, not the Zanzibar region.
Smaller Islands Around Unguja
Many smaller islands and sandbanks surround Unguja Island. Some of these are:
- Bawe Island
- Changuu Island
- Chumbe Island
- Mnemba Island – This island has people living on it.
- Tumbatu Island – People also live on Tumbatu Island.
- Uzi Island – This is another island where people live.
Smaller Islands Around Pemba
Pemba Island also has many smaller islands nearby. Some of these include:
- Fundo Island – People live on this island.
- Jombe Island
- Kojani Island – This island is settled.
- Kokota Island – People live here too.
- Makoongwe Island – This is another settled island.
- Misali Island
- Panza Island – This island has inhabitants.
- Shamiani Island – People live on Shamiani Island.
- Uvinje Island – This island is also settled.
See also
In Spanish: Archipiélago de Zanzíbar para niños
- Mainland Tanzania
