Zanzibar Archipelago

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/zanzibar-archipelago

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Zanzibar Archipelago?Indian Ocean, off the coast of Tanzania
2. How many people live in Zanzibar Archipelago?Approximately 1.3 million (Zanzibar semi-autonomous region)
3. How big is Zanzibar Archipelago?Approximately 2,460 square kilometers (950 square miles)
4. What is the capital of Zanzibar Archipelago?Zanzibar City
5. What language do people speak in Zanzibar Archipelago?Swahili, Arabic, English
6. What is the key industries?Spice cultivation (cloves, nutmeg), tourism, fishing

Semi-autonomous region: An area with a degree of self-governance within a larger country.
Biodiversity: The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Maritime trade routes: Established sea paths used for the exchange of goods between different regions.
UNESCO World Heritage site: A place recognized by UNESCO for its outstanding universal value and cultural or natural significance.