Tanzania
Population
37,849,133 peopleCapital
DodomaCurrency
Tanzanian shillingLanguages spoken in Tanzania
Swahili, EnglishMap of Tanzania
Area in square kilometers
945,087 km2Gross domestic product per capita
$ 723
The United Republic of Tanzania is located in Eastern Africa between
longitude 29o and 41o East, Latitude 1o and 12o South.
The United Republic of Tanzania was formed out of the union of two
sovereign states namely Tanganyika and Zanzibar. Tanganyika became a
the United Republic of Tanzania is a unitary republic consisting of
the Union Government and the Zanzibar Revolutionary Government.
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Tanzania) (pronounced /ˌtænzəˈniːə/, is a sovereign state in
central East Africa bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north, Rwanda,
Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and
Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique to the south. The country's eastern
The United Republic of Tanzania is a unitary republic composed of 26
mikoa (regions). The current head of state is President Jakaya Mrisho
Kikwete, elected in 2005. Since 1996, the official capital of Tanzania
has been Dodoma, where parliament and some government offices are
The name Tanzania is a portmanteau of Tanganyika and Zanzibar. The two
states united in 1964 to form the United Republic of Tanganyika and
Zanzibar, which later the same year was renamed the United Republic of
Tanzania.
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Tanzania is the largest country in East Africa, bordered by Kenya
and Uganda to the north; Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic
of the Congo to the west, and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the
south.
Tanzania is served Internationally from
Europe by
* KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (Amsterdam), +255 22 213 9790 (Dar) &
+255 27 223 8355 (Arusha). Daily flights with stopover in
national parks in Tanzania is quite different and demands a proper
4-wheel drive vehicle capable of traversing large mud holes and
sandy roads. Even then, you may still get stuck.
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Tanzania is in the bottom ten percent of the world's economies in
terms of per capita income. The economy depends heavily on
agriculture, which accounts for more than 40% of GDP, provides 85% of
exports, and employs 80% of the work force
The word Tanzania is derived from the two nations of Tanganyika and
Zanzibar which before 1964 were seperate. Tanganyika in Kiswahili,"...
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Tanzania is a land of contrasts and majesty, Africa at its most wild
and unexplored. There is the snow-capped summit of Mount Kilimanjaro
and the sun-kissed beaches of Zanzibar, the vast herds of game grazing
The great majority of Tanzania's population is of African descent, and
most of the peope speak Bantu languages. There are approximately 130
ethnic groups. Inhabitants of South Asian, European, and Arab descent
constitute approximately 1% of the population. The Bantu-speaking
The economy of Tanzania is overwhelmingly agricultural; plantations
grow cash crops, including coffee, sisal, tea, cotton, pyrethrum,
cashews, tobacco, sugarcane, and cloves (cultivated in Zanzibar and
Pemba). Most of the population, however, is engaged in subsistence
Tanzania has limited road and rail networks. The main rail lines run
from Dar-es-Salaam to Kigoma (on Lake Tanganyika) and to Tanga, Moshi,
and Arusha in the NE. The Tazara Railway (also known as the Great
Flag of Tanzania is divided diagonally by yellow-edged black band from lower hoist-side corner; upper triangle - hoist side - is green and lower triangle is blue.
PROFILE
OFFICIAL NAME:
United Republic of Tanzania
Geography
Population distribution in Tanzania is extremely uneven. Density
varies from 1 person per square kilometer (3 per sq. mi.) in arid
regions to 51 per square kilometer (133 per sq. mi.) in the mainland's
well-watered highlands to 134 per square kilometer (347 per sq. mi.)
Tanzania, has been designated the legislative capital and the
Parliament meets there four times a year.
The African population consists of more than 120 ethnic groups, of
which the Sukuma, Haya, Nyakyusa, Nyamwezi, and Chaga have more than 1
attractions, Tanzania has managed for the most part to remain
unassuming and low-key. It has also remained enviably untouched by the
tribal rivalries and political upheavals that plague many of its
neighbours, and this – combined with a booming tourism industry –
relaxing on Zanzibar's beaches, Tanzania has much more to offer anyone
with the time and inclination to head off the beaten path. Follow the
coastline south into a Swahili culture whose rhythms have remained in
many ways unchanged over the centuries. Journey through rolling hill
Tanzania is the largest of the East African countries and one of the
poorest countries in the world, but also one of Africa's premier
tourist destination. With attractions like Mount Kilimanjaro, the
Great Lakes, Ngorongoro, Serengeti National Park, and the islands of
Tanzania is a meber state of EAC a regional intergovernmental
organization.
Statistics
National Bureau of Statistics
Official Tanzania statistic.
Population and Development Website
Tanzania in figures.
Weather
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Tanzania has overflowed into the Tigithe River, provoking local
villagers to fear for their health.
* Arusha Times Tanzania: Thomson Safaris Honored With State
Recognition
THE Tanzania-based Precision Air Services has been awarded the
Africa Aircraft Deal of the Year 2008.
* May 14
* New Vision Uganda/Kenya: Migingo Rocks Kids
Zambezi, have their origins in Tanzania, the country has few permanent
rivers. During half the year, the central plateau has no running
water, but in the rainy season flooding presents a problem.
Lowest Point: Indian Ocean 0m
Highest Point: Kilimanjaro 5,895m
Tanzania is an eclectic mix of visionary people who have created
independent and unique safari camps across the country. We're driven
by our love of the bush, our desire for adventure, our imagination and
and Zanzibar, Tanzania is definitely a country to be recognized both
in terms of wildlife and beauty. For many, it’s the ultimate safari
destination, and with national parks and game reserves covering some
In addition to its beautiful landscape, Tanzania has approximately 120
ethnic groups and Tanzanians value their country’s multicultural
heritage. The tall red-robed Masai are the best known of Tanzania’s
peoples, inhabiting the northern regions of the country. Visits to
Zanzibar, Pemba, Mafia and the entire Tanzanian coast is home to the
Swahili people, a vibrant mix of Arab, Indian and Bantu origins. A
predominantly Islamic region, old mosques and coral palaces scatter
the area. Swahili culture centers on the dhow, a wooden sailing boat
The Tanzania Development Gateway is an Internet portal that provides
and promotes on-line networking, sharing, exchange and dissemination
of knowledge, ideas and information on development matters.
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small industry in Tanzania
and suddenly your flight to Tanzania was the last bit of human
civilization you can remember.
Situated in East Africa, mainland Tanzania is bordered by Uganda and
Kenya, Mozambique and Malawi, Zambia and Zaire, and Burundi and
Rwanda
A chief rule of Tanzania travel is to avoid driving. Although it's
possible, parking is usually an issue, and road conditions are both
unpredictable and potentially dangerous. Instead, consider taking a
bus, but don't expect it to be very timely because they don't leave
First on the list of amazing Tanzania beaches is Zanzibar, once home
to Sultans and explorers, a place of exotic spices, azure waters and
incredible architecture.
There's more: Pemba Island and Mafia Island, part of the Zanzibar
Visitors on a Tanzania safari holiday will discover a country that is
slightly off the beaten track and yet still able to offer guests
luxury safaris together with fabulous accommodation.
The lodges here range from jaw-dropping luxury to rustic bungalows -
Taking a Tanzania safari tour is a great way to get a good overview of
this wonderful country. Our Tanzania tours vary in length and either
remain within the borders of Tanzania or incorporate Tanzania as part
of a larger itinerary.
In its prime Tanzania was renowned as the world’s largest producer of
sisal (Agava sisalana), a plant used for rope making. Following the
conception of polypropylene, >more
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September 2008
Tanzania is in East Africa on the Indian Ocean. To the north are
Uganda and Kenya; to the west, Burundi, Rwanda, and Congo; and to the
south, Mozambique, Zambia, and Malawi. Its area is three times that of
New Mexico
foreign policy, Tanzania has taken a leading diplomatic role in East
Africa, hosting peace talks for the factions fighting in neighboring
Burundi. The UN International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) is
located in the town of Arusha. In Oct. 2000, Mkapa was easily
international diplomacy that Tanzania's star is rising. With AngloGold
Ashanti and Barrick there it's now one of the world's key gold
producers too. Priscilla Ross reports.(Mining) (African Review of
Business and Technology)
Tanzania seen through Tanzania eyes (New African)
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