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==Zanzibar Cruising Guide== | ==Zanzibar Cruising Guide== | ||
An online cruising guide for sailing around Zanzibar. | An online cruising guide for sailing around Zanzibar. | ||
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: large;" | '''Zanzibar''' | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: large;" | '''Zanzibar''' | ||
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| - | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[Image: | + | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[Image:Zanzibarmap.jpg|330px| ]]<br>Country - ''click for larger view'' |
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'''Zanzibar''' is part of the East African republic of [[Tanzania]]. It consists of the Zanzibar Archipelago in the [[Indian Ocean Cruising Guide|Indian Ocean]], 25–50 km (15–30 mi) off the coast off the mainland. There are numerous small islands and two large ones: Unguja (the main island, informally referred to as "Zanzibar"), and Pemba. Zanzibar was once a separate state with a long trading history within the Arab world; it united with Tanganyika to form [[Tanzania]], and still enjoys a high degree of autonomy within the union. The capital of Zanzibar, located on the island of Unguja, is Zanzibar City, and its old quarter, known as Stone Town, is a World Heritage Site. | '''Zanzibar''' is part of the East African republic of [[Tanzania]]. It consists of the Zanzibar Archipelago in the [[Indian Ocean Cruising Guide|Indian Ocean]], 25–50 km (15–30 mi) off the coast off the mainland. There are numerous small islands and two large ones: Unguja (the main island, informally referred to as "Zanzibar"), and Pemba. Zanzibar was once a separate state with a long trading history within the Arab world; it united with Tanganyika to form [[Tanzania]], and still enjoys a high degree of autonomy within the union. The capital of Zanzibar, located on the island of Unguja, is Zanzibar City, and its old quarter, known as Stone Town, is a World Heritage Site. | ||
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| + | [[Image:Zanzibar_sultan_palace.jpg|frame|right|The Sultan's Palace and House of Wonders, Zanzibar (taken from the main anchorage)]] | ||
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===Climate & Weather=== | ===Climate & Weather=== | ||
Submit the climate details and sources of weather forecasting here. | Submit the climate details and sources of weather forecasting here. | ||
Sources for weather forecasts: | Sources for weather forecasts: | ||
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===Charts=== | ===Charts=== | ||
Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area. | Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area. | ||
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===Special Navigation Notes=== | ===Special Navigation Notes=== | ||
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===Local Radio Nets=== | ===Local Radio Nets=== | ||
''Also see [[HF_Radio|World Cruiser's Nets]] | ''Also see [[HF_Radio|World Cruiser's Nets]] | ||
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===Arrival/Departure procedures=== | ===Arrival/Departure procedures=== | ||
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===Ports, Popular Stops and Anchorages=== | ===Ports, Popular Stops and Anchorages=== | ||
Submit Ports and stop-overs | Submit Ports and stop-overs | ||
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===Offshore Islands=== | ===Offshore Islands=== | ||
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===Tourism and Things to do Ashore=== | ===Tourism and Things to do Ashore=== | ||
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===Marine Stores & Repairs=== | ===Marine Stores & Repairs=== | ||
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===References & Publications=== | ===References & Publications=== | ||
Books, Guides, etc. | Books, Guides, etc. | ||
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===Links to Forum Discussions=== | ===Links to Forum Discussions=== | ||
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | ||
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===External Links=== | ===External Links=== | ||
Submit useful website links for the region | Submit useful website links for the region | ||
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===Personal Notes=== | ===Personal Notes=== | ||
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|style="color:#000;"| | [[World Cruising and Sailing Wiki|HOMEPAGE]] | [[World Cruising Guides|Wiki Contents]] | [[Africa]] | [[Indian Ocean Cruising Guide|Indian Ocean]] | [[East Africa]] | [[Tanzania]] | [[Zanzibar]] | | |style="color:#000;"| | [[World Cruising and Sailing Wiki|HOMEPAGE]] | [[World Cruising Guides|Wiki Contents]] | [[Africa]] | [[Indian Ocean Cruising Guide|Indian Ocean]] | [[East Africa]] | [[Tanzania]] | [[Zanzibar]] | | ||
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[[Category:Islands - Tanzania]] | [[Category:Islands - Tanzania]] | ||
Revision as of 09:52, 2 June 2011
Zanzibar Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for sailing around Zanzibar.
| Zanzibar | |
 Country - click for larger view | |
 Flag | |
| Capital: | Zanzibar City  6°10′S, 39°12′E
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| Language: | Swahili, English |
| Currency: | Tanzanian shilling |
| More notes about the country | |
Overview
Zanzibar is part of the East African republic of Tanzania. It consists of the Zanzibar Archipelago in the Indian Ocean, 25–50 km (15–30 mi) off the coast off the mainland. There are numerous small islands and two large ones: Unguja (the main island, informally referred to as "Zanzibar"), and Pemba. Zanzibar was once a separate state with a long trading history within the Arab world; it united with Tanganyika to form Tanzania, and still enjoys a high degree of autonomy within the union. The capital of Zanzibar, located on the island of Unguja, is Zanzibar City, and its old quarter, known as Stone Town, is a World Heritage Site.
The Sultan's Palace and House of Wonders, Zanzibar (taken from the main anchorage)
Cruising the region
Climate & Weather
Submit the climate details and sources of weather forecasting here.
Sources for weather forecasts:
Charts
Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area.
Any navigation notes here.
Local Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Arrival/Departure procedures
Submit any details about advance notification of arrival, etc.
Immigration & Customs
See Tanzania
Health
Submit any health warnings/information.
Security
Details?
Ports, Popular Stops and Anchorages
Submit Ports and stop-overs
Offshore Islands
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Marine Stores & Repairs
Water and Fuel
Where available?
Cruiser's Friends
Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".
References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc.
Links to Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Submit useful website links for the region
Personal Notes
Personal experiences
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