1. Zanzibar was centrally positioned easier to control the East African Coast from there
2. Zanzibar had a pleasant climate, fresh water, adequate rainfall and fertile soils
3. Zanzibar was easily defensible for it was an island.
4. Zanzibar had good deep habours.
5. Zanzibar favoured development of trade
6. Zanzibar was loyal to Oman. It supported Oman throughout Mazrui Busaidi struggles.
johnmulu answered the question on March 11, 2017 at 08:32
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