Driven by the Ocean. Italians in Zanzibar
CARBONI, MICHELE
;SOI, ISABELLA
2016-01-01
Abstract
The presence of Italians in Sub Saharan Africa has not received much attention. Although migration flows have always been – and remain – marginal from a quantitative viewpoint, there are some contexts in which the numbers of Italians are remarkable, as in the case of Zanzibar. In the mid-1980s, the archipelago opened up its economy to foreign investments. Tourism has become its most important and profitable industry, and Italians are leading the way. In the 1990s, a growing number of Italians began to settle in the archipelago, and in 2013, the number of residents in Zanzibar was approximately 200-250. This study, based on interviews, explores the evolution and current characteristics of the Italian population. It examine work and living conditions, their social life and relationship with Italian authorities in Zanzibar and in mainland Tanzania.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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