The
Swahili Coast refers to a coastal area in
Southeast Africa inhabited by the
Swahili people. It mainly consists of littoral
Kenya,
Tanzania and northern
Mozambique. The term may also include some of the
Indian Ocean islands, such as
Zanzibar,
Pate and
Comoros, which lie off the Swahili Coast. The Swahili Coast has a distinct culture, demography, religion and geography, and as a result - along with other factors, including economic - has witnessed rising secessionism.