Does Zanzibar Belong to Tanzania?

As an autonomous part of Tanzania, Zanzibar has its own government, known as the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar.

Is Tanzania and Zanzibar the same country?

It's a partly self-governing state in Tanzania; it's not an independent country. ... The archipelago was once the separate state of Zanzibar, which united with Tanganyika to form the United Republic of Tanzania. Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous within the union, with its own government.

Who governs Zanzibar?

Despite the merger with Tanganyika, Zanzibar retained a Revolutionary Council and House of Representatives which was, until 1992, run on a one-party system and has power over domestic matters. The domestic government is led by the President of Zanzibar, Karume being the first holder of this office.

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