100 Amazing Facts about Zanzibar
Marc Dresgui
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Discover the secrets of a magical island through 100 amazing facts that bring Zanzibar to life like never before! 🏝️
From ancient palaces to whispering mangrove trees, from moon-guided spice farming to giants of the ocean, 100 Amazing Facts About Zanzibar is a captivating journey into one of the world’s most fascinating islands.
This audiobook explores surprising stories and little-known wonders that reveal Zanzibar as a place full of mystery, culture, and natural beauty. Perfect for children aged 7 to 12, every fact is told like a short story, designed to spark imagination and a love for learning.
Did you know that Zanzibar once had its own currency, or that giant tortoises live peacefully on a nearby island? Have you ever heard of a tree that grows right in the middle of the ocean, or a beach that changes shape with the tide? These are just a few of the wonders waiting to be discovered in this richly narrated collection.
Why your child will love this audiobook:
Fun and educational:Easy to listen to:Broadens horizons:Inspires imagination:Whether your child is already fascinated by the world or just beginning to explore it, 100 Amazing Facts About Zanzibar is a joyful invitation to travel through sound.
Duration - 3h 16m.
Author - Marc Dresgui.
Narrator - Digital Voice Martin G.
Published Date - Monday, 27 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Marc Dresgui ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Discover the secrets of a magical island through 100 amazing facts that bring Zanzibar to life like never before! 🏝️ From ancient palaces to whispering mangrove trees, from moon-guided spice farming to giants of the ocean, 100 Amazing Facts About Zanzibar is a captivating journey into one of the world’s most fascinating islands. This audiobook explores surprising stories and little-known wonders that reveal Zanzibar as a place full of mystery, culture, and natural beauty. Perfect for children aged 7 to 12, every fact is told like a short story, designed to spark imagination and a love for learning. Did you know that Zanzibar once had its own currency, or that giant tortoises live peacefully on a nearby island? Have you ever heard of a tree that grows right in the middle of the ocean, or a beach that changes shape with the tide? These are just a few of the wonders waiting to be discovered in this richly narrated collection. Why your child will love this audiobook: Fun and educational:Easy to listen to:Broadens horizons:Inspires imagination:Whether your child is already fascinated by the world or just beginning to explore it, 100 Amazing Facts About Zanzibar is a joyful invitation to travel through sound. Duration - 3h 16m. Author - Marc Dresgui. Narrator - Digital Voice Martin G. Published Date - Monday, 27 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Marc Dresgui ©.
Language:
English
Introduction
Duration:00:01:45
Fact 1 - Cloves grow on large trees
Duration:00:01:44
Fact 2 - Markets are full of fruit unknown elsewhere
Duration:00:02:09
Fact 3 - Zanzibar was once a very powerful port
Duration:00:01:56
Fact 4 - Ancient Arab doctors studied local plants
Duration:00:01:55
Fact 5 - Local people use the moon to grow spices
Duration:00:01:54
Fact 6 - Zanzibar uses spices to create perfumes
Duration:00:01:50
Fact 7 - Henna decorates hands for ceremonies
Duration:00:01:51
Fact 8 - Zanzibar has unexpected hot springs
Duration:00:01:50
Fact 9 - Giant kites fly in the skies over Zanzibar
Duration:00:01:53
Fact 10 - Giant turtles live on Prison Island
Duration:00:01:58
Fact 11 - Sea salt is extracted using an ancient method
Duration:00:01:51
Fact 12 - A famous astronomer studied the sky in Zanzibar
Duration:00:02:04
Fact 13 - Locals make soap from seaweed
Duration:00:01:47
Fact 14 - Zanzibar produces a valuable seaweed for medicinal purposes
Duration:00:01:59
Fact 15 - Cotton weaving is a living tradition
Duration:00:01:57
Fact 16 - Kangas is a fabric that tells stories
Duration:00:01:55
Fact 17 - Garden eels live in the sand
Duration:00:01:53
Fact 18 - Zanzibar experiences short but very heavy rains
Duration:00:01:48
Fact 19 - At night, waves glow with luminous plankton
Duration:00:01:55
Fact 20 - Zanzibar once had its own currency
Duration:00:02:04
Fact 21 - Zanzibar still uses herbal medicine
Duration:00:01:57
Fact 22 - Tamarind fruit is used to make delicious drinks
Duration:00:01:56
Fact 23 - The breadfruit tree yields an incredibly nutritious fruit
Duration:00:01:59
Fact 24 - Corals turn water turquoise
Duration:00:01:59
Fact 25 - Fishermen still build their boats by hand
Duration:00:01:50
Fact 26 - A red cliff contrasts with a blue ocean
Duration:00:01:51
Fact 27 - Buildings use dried coral
Duration:00:01:57
Fact 28 - Mangrove forest protects island from storms
Duration:00:01:58
Fact 29 - Sandbanks appear as if by magic
Duration:00:01:58
Fact 30 - A tree grows in the middle of the ocean near the coast
Duration:00:01:58
Fact 31 - The red colobus monkey only exists here
Duration:00:02:02
Fact 32 - Bananas are sometimes cooked with fish
Duration:00:01:58
Fact 33 - Strange clouds appear regularly on the island
Duration:00:01:57
Fact 34 - Tides reveal hidden islands
Duration:00:01:48
Fact 35 - Zanzibar is famous for its fragrant vanilla trees
Duration:00:01:59
Fact 36 - The coconut crab climbs trees
Duration:00:01:48
Fact 37 - Zanzibar was once a world trade capital
Duration:00:01:52
Fact 38 - A famous explorer started his journey here
Duration:00:02:05
Fact 39 - Lightning is sometimes visible without noise
Duration:00:02:00
Fact 40 - Wild dolphins play close to shore
Duration:00:01:52
Fact 41 - Secret caves contain freshwater
Duration:00:01:57
Fact 42 - Hidden treasures discovered on the island
Duration:00:01:54
Fact 43 - The world's shortest conflict on the island
Duration:00:02:03
Fact 44 - A mysterious lighthouse still guides boats
Duration:00:02:02
Fact 45 - A blue starfish lights up clear waters
Duration:00:02:03
Fact 46 - Zanzibar once used solar clocks
Duration:00:02:03
Fact 47 - Sweet soups with spices are a popular choice
Duration:00:01:55
Fact 48 - Jackfruit can weigh as much as a child
Duration:00:01:54
Fact 49 - Luminous jellyfish glow in the waves
Duration:00:01:49
Fact 50 - Zanzibar was ruled by a daring princess
Duration:00:02:07
Fact 51 - The island was a trading center for gold and ivory
Duration:00:01:58
Fact 52 - Zanzibar is famous for its rainforest honey
Duration:00:01:57
Fact 53 - Zanzibar has an ancient rainforest
Duration:00:01:57
Fact 54 - Zanzibar's bread is called "Mkate Wa Ufuta".
Duration:00:01:57
Fact 55 - A secret cave hides ancient inscriptions
Duration:00:01:51
Fact 56 - A forest of algae grows underwater
Duration:00:01:57
Fact 57 - Pilau is a spicy rice with fragrant flavors
Duration:00:01:56
Fact 58 - The lionfish is beautiful but dangerous
Duration:00:01:59
Fact 59 - Fishermen use the moon to navigate at night
Duration:00:01:57
Fact 60 - Kuza cave hides a crystal-clear natural pool
Duration:00:01:55
Fact 61 - The ocean sometimes hides underwater rainbows
Duration:00:02:02
Fact 62 - Zanzibar has a very colorful coral reef
Duration:00:02:00
Fact 63 - The reef is home to an amazing octopus
Duration:00:01:59
Fact 64 - Cassava chips are a local delicacy
Duration:00:01:48
Fact 65 - Musical instruments made from coconuts
Duration:00:01:57
Fact 66 - The durian fruit smells strong but is delicious
Duration:00:02:05
Fact 67 - Zanzibar's white sand never burns your feet
Duration:00:01:56
Fact 68 - The island has long been known as the "Spice Island"
Duration:00:01:56
Fact 69 - Locals harvest seaweed at low tide
Duration:00:01:50
Fact 70 - Chinese navigators once visited Zanzibar
Duration:00:01:55
Fact 71 - The baobab can store thousands of liters of water
Duration:00:01:59
Fact 72 - Ancient methods produce sea salt
Duration:00:01:53
Fact 73 - Rare spices are used in cooking
Duration:00:01:54
Fact 74 - The island was once home to an underwater palace
Duration:00:02:03
Fact 75 - A beach changes shape with the tide
Duration:00:01:54
Fact 76 - A tiny frog lives in the Jozani forest
Duration:00:01:51
Fact 77 - Cashew nuts grow abundantly on the island
Duration:00:01:49
Fact 78 - A princess led an army on the island
Duration:00:01:58
Fact 79 - Zanzibar is home to a very rare butterfly
Duration:00:02:00
Fact 80 - Mnemba Island seems to float on the ocean
Duration:00:02:01
Fact 81 - Zanzibar was a major spice-trading center
Duration:00:02:01
Fact 82 - Turmeric is used to dye clothes
Duration:00:01:52
Fact 83 - Seahorses live discreetly near beaches
Duration:00:01:49
Fact 84 - Clownfish swim around coral reefs
Duration:00:01:56
Fact 85 - Clove trees do not grow everywhere in the world
Duration:00:01:53
Fact 86 - Zanzibar is a refuge for migratory birds
Duration:00:01:50
Fact 87 - Coconut palms can live for more than 80 years
Duration:00:01:52
Fact 88 - Zanzibar is famous for its hand-woven carpets
Duration:00:01:53
Fact 89 - Locals drink fresh sugar cane juice
Duration:00:01:43
Fact 90 - Whales pass near the island every year
Duration:00:01:49
Fact 91 - An underwater forest exists near the island
Duration:00:01:59
Fact 92 - Zanzibar was one of the first places in Africa to be electrified
Duration:00:02:06
Fact 93 - Mild water eddies sometimes form offshore
Duration:00:01:54
Fact 94 - Zanzibar once had a powerful fleet
Duration:00:02:01
Fact 95 - Cleaner shrimp live near coral
Duration:00:01:54
Fact 96 - Manta rays swim gracefully underwater
Duration:00:01:50
Fact 97 - The island is home to a unique species of bat
Duration:00:01:48
Fact 98 - Zanzibar protects its sea turtles
Duration:00:01:49
Fact 99 - Some fishermen still use triangular sails
Duration:00:01:53
Fact 100 - Houses are sometimes decorated with carved doors
Duration:00:02:06
Conclusion
Duration:00:01:43