Practical information

The country in numbers

Country's full name
Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar
Area in Km2
2,461
Population
1,303,569 population
Capital
Zanzibar City
Religion
97% Muslim; 3% Christian and Hinduism
Government
Federacy

Language

Official language
English, Kiswahili
Languages spoken
Arabic, Somalo

Time

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time Greenwich)
+3

Currency

Currency
Tanzanian shilling

Dangers and annoyances

Dangers and annoyances
Possible criminality risk
Border Issues
None
Drugs possession
Not allowed
Theft & Scams
Medium

Credit cards

Popular
Yes
Cards
American express, Diners club, Mastercard, Visa

Tips

Leave a tip
Advised

Internet and telephony

Calling code
+255
Internet availability
Low

Electricity

V
230
Hz
50