🌊 Sea of Zanj

Madagascar · Africa · 7.00°S, 50.00°E

The Sea of Zanj is a former name for the portion of the western Indian Ocean adjacent to the region in the African Great Lakes referred to by medieval Arab geographers as Zanj. The Sea of Zanj was deemed a fearful zone by Arab mariners and legends regarding dangers in the waters abounded, especially near its far southern limits.

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Quick facts

Country	Madagascar
Continent / region	Africa
Coordinates (approx.)	7.00°S, 50.00°E · view on map

Sea of Zanj is located in Madagascar, in Africa.

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