Pemba - Dual Jewel of the Indian Ocean

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Zanzibar. For most visitors there is only one island with that name, and they flock to it in increasing numbers. But to its north lies Zanzibar’s second major component – Pemba. With its extraordinary marine and coastal riches, and a traditional culture that goes back many centuries, Pemba could easily attract as many tourists as ‘Zanzibar’ does. But does it really want to? Raquel Garcia joined a fact-finding team to assess Pemba’s natural and cultural resources. An article for Africa Geographic.

Author: 
Raquel Garcia
Language: 
English
Document date: 
2006-10