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- Destinations
- Africa
- Tanzania
- Zanzibar
- National Museum (Peace Memorial Museum)
National Museum (Peace Memorial Museum)
Home to a wealth of Zanzibar's memorabilia, the National Museum
is a great place to discover the intriguing history and culture of
the islands. With exhibits including traditional carvings and local
wildlife displays covering reptiles and birds, visitors can also
view relics from the age of the Sultans and early explorers such as
Chinese porcelain, an old palm oil-powered bicycle lamp and David
Livingstone's medical chest. Built as a peace memorial by British
architect J.H. Sinclair, the beautiful spherical design of the
National Museum acknowledges Zanzibar's Arab influence and is
reminiscent of the eastern architecture of Istanbul and India. Look
out for the cumbersome land tortoises that inhabit the Museum's
lush garden.
Information & Facts
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Language
Swahili and English are the official languages. Several
indigenous languages are also spoken.
Money
The official unit of currency is the Tanzanian shilling (TZS),
divided into 100 cents. The tourism industry prices everything in
US Dollars and they are the preferred unit of currency. Major
currencies can be exchanged in the larger towns. Foreign exchange
bureaux in the main towns usually offer a better rate on travellers
cheques than do the banks. ATMs are available in major cities only.
Major lodges, some hotels and travel agents in urban areas accept
credit cards, but these should not be relied on and can incur a 10%
surcharge.
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