ZANZIBAR


Meaning of ZANZIBAR in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈzan-zə-ˌbär ]

geographical name

1. island E Africa off NE Tanzania mainland area 600 square miles (1554 square kilometers ), population 375,539; formerly a sultanate, with Pemba & adjacent islands forming a British protectorate; became independent 1963; united 1964 with Tanganyika to form Tanzania

2. city & port capital of the island & formerly of protectorate population 157,634

• Zan·zi·bari ˌzan-zə-ˈbär-ē noun or adjective

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