Island Prison

Island Prison is in , . Island Prison is situated nearby to the zoo , as well as near the islet .
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Changuu.

Islet
Island is an island in the , , off the coast of Mjini District. It is situated in the . It is located 5.6 km northwest of .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Stone Town and Ng’ambo.

is the main city on . It is a city of prominent historical and artistic importance in East Africa. Its architecture, mostly dating back to the 19th century, reflects the diverse influences underlying the Swahili culture, with a unique mixture of Moorish, Arab, Persian, Indian and European elements.

Suburb
Ng'ambo is one of the two main parts comprising , the capital of , the other being the historical . Ng'ambo is much larger and more modern than Stone Town, with office buildings and large apartment blocks, as well as slum areas. is situated 6 km southeast of Island Prison.

Neighborhood
is a large neighbourhood of , the more modern part of in . It is located just across Creek Road, that separates the historical part of the city, and Ng'ambo. is situated 6 km southeast of Island Prison.

Island Prison

Latitude
-6.12047° or 6° 7′ 14″ south
Longitude
39.16789° or 39° 10′ 4″ east
Open location code
6G5XV5H9+R5
Open­Street­Map ID
node 7108540287
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
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