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Tanzania

History

Hominin remains and footprints were left at Olduvai and Laetoli.
Kilwa Kisiwani grew rich on the Indian Ocean gold trade.
German East Africa was established, passing to Britain after the First World War.
Tanganyika became independent on 9 December.
Union with Zanzibar created Tanzania on 26 April.
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CapitalDodoma
Population68.2M
Area947k km2
CurrencyTanzanian shilling

Short facts

RegionEast Africa
LanguageEnglish, Swahili
Time zoneEAT (UTC+3)
Drives onLeft

Worth seeing

  • Serengeti National Park: The annual wildebeest and zebra migration across the plains.
  • Ngorongoro Crater: A collapsed caldera holding dense year-round wildlife.
  • Kilimanjaro: Africa's highest mountain, at 5,895 m, rising alone from the plain.

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Planning questions

What is Tanzania known for?Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Kilimanjaro.
What is the capital?Dodoma.
Which language is useful?English, Swahili.
When is the national day?9 December.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

Upcoming events

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Use Dodoma as the first planning anchor for Tanzania, then compare the city, food and worth-seeing notes on this page.

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Known for

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