about zanzibar | usefull tips

General Information
Time Zone - GMT + 3 Currency - Tanzanian Shilling (Tsh)
Approximate exchange rate- US$ 1 = 1,200 Tanzanian Shillings
Official languages - Kiswahili & English
Electricity - 220 - 240 V AC, 50 Hz

Useful Tips
Zanzibar is an archipelago made up of Zanzibar and Pemba Islands, and
several islets. It is located in the Indian Ocean, about 25 miles from the
Tanzanian coast. It is characterized by beautiful sandy beaches with fringing
coral reefs, and the magical history of Stone Town.
Stone Town is the old city and cultural heart of Zanzibar. It is a place of
winding alleys, bazaars, mosques and grand Arab houses .You can find their
beautiful brass-studded, carved, wooden doors - there are more than 500
different examples. You can spend many hours just wandering through the
fascinating narrow streets and alleyways.