Zanzibar Revolution with Tanganyika to form the new nation of Tanzania, an act judged by contemporary media to be an attempt to prevent communist subversion of Zanzibar. The revolution ended 200 years of Arab dominance in Zanzibar, and is commemorated on the island each year with anniversary celebrations and a public holiday. The Zanzibar Archipelago, now part of the Southeast African republic of Tanzania, is a group of islands lying in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Tanganyika. It comprises the main southern island of Unguja (also known as Zanzibar), the smaller northern island of Pemba, and numerous surrounding islets. With
Wildlife of Zanzibar resources are Chumbe Marine Park, Mnemba Marine Park, Misali Marine Park, Menai Marine Park, Tumbatu Island, Chapwani Island and Changuu Island. Temperatures recorded at Zanzibar town show a maximum of recorded in March and minimum of from July to September. Annual rainfall is ; it peaks in April and May at , respectively, drops to in July and August, and recovers to in November and December. Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park (JCBNP) is the only national park in Zanzibar, covering an area of , occupying the largest near-natural forest area on Zanzibar." It is in the island of Unguja. Habitats