ISLANDS
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Zanzibar
Zanzibar is known throughout the world as being the jewel of the Indian Ocean, its history is tinted by romance and colour (e.g. the tales of seafarers and explorers, and riches) and tragedy (e.g. the dark stain of slavery). Zanzibar consists of two main islands, Unguja and Pemba, surrounded by about 50 smaller ones. Zanzibar town on Unguja Island is famous for its buildings and narrow, winding streets. Pemba Island is famous for clove and is also blessed with plenty of fish. The Pemba Channel located between the island and the mainland is up to 400 fathoms deep and is recognised as being one of the finest game fishing sites in the world.
Mafia Island
Some 160 kms to the south of Zanzibar lies Mafia, a favourite haunts tor the big-game fisherman and scuba diver. The rare and exotic Dugong breeds in the Mafia Channel, as do the great white giant Turtles.The giant Turtles lay their eggs on the smaller islands east of Mafia, during the Northeast monsoons. There are ruins of a settlement at Ras Kisimani. A thirteenth century mosque has been excavated here.
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