| Many aspects of the island of Zanzibar are represented in this view of the harbor of Zanzibar city. The small fishing boat in the foreground is one of many plied by local fishermen; the cabin cruiser behind it reflects a thriving tourism industry; and the buildings on the shore hint at the island’s colonial history. Finally, the dhow (Arab boat with a triangular sail) in the background, the design of which originated on the coast of the Arabian Peninsula centuries ago, demonstrates the long trade links that Zanzibar has had with the Middle East—Oman in particular. |
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