Zanzibar is part of the United Republic of Tanzania, East Africa. It comprises the Zanzibar Archipelago in the Indian Ocean, 25–50 kilometres off the coast of the mainland, and consists of numerous small islands and two large ones: Unguja (the main island, informally referred to as Zanzibar), and Pemba. The capital of Zanzibar is Zanzibar City, and it's historic center, known as Stone Town, is a World Heritage Site. Zanzibar experiences ideal holiday weather for most of the year. The heat of summer is often cooled by windy conditions resulting in pleasant sea breezes, particularly on the North and East coasts. Being near to the equator, the islands are warm all year round and Zanzibar is blessed with an average of 7–8 hours of sunshine daily.
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