Zanzibar City
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| Coordinates: 6°9′57″S 39°11′57″E / 6.16583°S 39.19917°E | |
| Country |  Tanzania |
Zanzibar City is the capital and largest city on the Tanzanian island of Zanzibar. It is also the capital of the Zanzibar Urban/West Region. In 2002 its population was 205,870 (2002[1]).
The city is located on the west coast of Zanzibar. The main attraction in the town is Stone Town, the historical centre. Stone Town is since 2000 a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Many houses are made from coral stone or coral rag[2] and were renovated in the last few decades.
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Coordinates: 6°9′57″S 39°11′57″E / 6.16583°S 39.19917°E
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