TANZANIA

The Country

Tanzania’s name originated with the merging of Tanganyika and Zanzibar after achieving independence from British rule in 1964. With more than 126 ethic tribes, Tanzania is an eclectic mix of African culture touched by Western globalisation.

Tanzania’s main draw card is the African natural world, with over 25% of the country’s total landmass dedicated to wildlife parks and conservation areas. A highlight is the great wildebeest migration through the Serengeti - the largest movement of land animals in the world - and other amazing sights include Africa’s largest peak, Mt Kilimanjaro; Africa’s largest lake, Lake Victoria; and the warm tropical island of Zanzibar and its amazing scuba diving on the Swahili coast. A trip to the Gombe National Park is also recommended, known for Dr Jane Goodall’s studies of chimpanzee behaviour.

Location

Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, between Kenya and Mozambique

Size

Total: 945,087 sq km
Land: 886,037 sq km
Water: 59,050 sq km
Note: includes the islands of Mafia, Pemba, and Zanzibar

Major Cities and Towns

Dodoma (Legislative Capital)
Dar es Salaam (Administrative Capital)
The islands of Mafia, Pemba, and Zanzibar

Population

40,213,162

Languages

Kiswahili or Swahili (official), Kiunguja (name for Swahili in Zanzibar), English (official, primary language of commerce, administration, and higher education), Arabic (widely spoken in Zanzibar), many local languages

Climate

Varies from tropical along coast to temperate in highlands

For further information:

www.tanzaniatouristboard.com
www.tanzaniatourismonline.com

Sources

Tanzania Tourism Online

CIA Fact Book

World Fact Book

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