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where are you originally from?
zanzibar
people
how would you describe the people in your country?
my people are very friendly and hospitable but also the main slogan of zanzibar is slowly slowly and no problem.
on a scale of 1–10, how well do people in your country speak english?
not all the people speak english because in zanzibar the native language is swahili and national language is english but the language for communication is only swahili.
what’s a common word or expression people use in your country?
hakuna matata ( no problem) and pole pole ( slowly slowly)
how do i say hello, thank you, please, and sorry in your language?
jambo or mambo – hello
asante -thank you
samahani – please
what do people in your country usually do for fun?
going out and partying!
food
what’s the best local food to try? anything unusual?
best food is sea food in zanzibar because we are surrounded by indian ocean but local food is cassava.
what local drinks would you recommend trying?
stone tangawizi soda.
what’s a typical breakfast like in your country?
it depends but most people eat bread
culture
what’s the best festival to attend?
zanzibar international film festival.
which sports are people in your country most passionate about?
football
what’s the craziest thing someone can do in your country?
playing a game or draft ( bao)
what activities or experiences would you recommend to visitors?
in zanzibar there are so many places for excursions like safari blue, prison island, snorkeling, dolphin tour, spice tour, city tour , nakupenda, village tour, jozani forest, sun set cruise, fishing game and others.
places
what are some of the most incredible places to visit in your country?
safari blue, prison island, snorkeling, dolphin tour, spice tour, city tour , nakupenda, village tour, jozani forest, sun set cruise, fishing game
where can visitors find the best beaches?
nungwi north part of unguja island and south in paje
if i only had a few days, which city should i visit?
north of the island nungwi
country
how would you describe your country in one sentence?
my country is one of the small paradises in the world
how many days would you recommend spending in your country?
almost one week
when’s the best time to visit?
june to march ( sunny)
what is your country’s most popular stereotype/cliche?
islam