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___ TanzaniaTanzania 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 Pemba and Zanzibar, to name only some.This page aims to give you a broad overview of Tanzanian art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government. Beside a country profile, the page contains links to sources with information about this Eastern African nation: Official web sites of Tanzania, addresses of Tanzanian and foreign embassies, domestic airlines, country guides with information on travel, accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more like weather information, maps, statistics and local newspapers from Tanzania. |
 Tanzania - Mount Meru © Photo: TTB | |
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United Republic of Tanzania |
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 Flag of Tanzania Background: Shortly after independence, Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form the nation of Tanzania in 1964. One-party rule came to an end in 1995 with the first democratic elections held in the country since the 1970s. Zanzibar's semi-autonomous status and popular opposition have led to two contentious elections since 1995, which the ruling party won despite international observers' claims of voting irregularities. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) border countries: Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia |
 Official Name: United Republic of Tanzania Swahili: Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania short form: Tanzania former: United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar ISO Country Code: tz Time: Local Time = UTC +3h Actual Time: Mon-May-12 19:28 Capital City: Dar es Salaam (executive) Dodoma (legislative) Other Cities: Arusha, Mwanza, Mbeya, Mtwara, Stonetown, Zanzibar Government: Type: Unitary Republic. Independence: Tanganyika 1961 (from UK-administered UN trusteeship), Zanzibar 1963 (from UK). Union formed 1964. Constitution: 1982. Geography: Location: Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, between Kenya and Mozambique. Area: Tanzania mainland--945 000 sq. km. (378 000 sq. mi.); Zanzibar--1 658 sq. km. (640 sq. mi.). Terrain: Coastal plains; a central plateau; highlands in north and south. Highest point: Kilimanjaro 5 895 m. Climate: Varies from tropical to arid to temperate. People: Nationality: Tanzanian(s); Zanzibari(s). Population: Mainland--36 million. Zanzibar--1 million. Ethnic Groups: mainland - native African 99% (of which 95% are Bantu consisting of more than 130 tribes), other 1% (consisting of Asian, European, and Arab); Zanzibar - Arab, native African, mixed Arab and native African. Religions: mainland - Christian 30%, Muslim 35%, indigenous beliefs 35%; Zanzibar - more than 99% Muslim. Languages: Kiswahili (Swahili, Kiunguja), English (both official), Arabic (widely spoken in Zanzibar), many local languages. Literacy: male: 85.9%, female: 70.7% . Natural resources: Hydropower, tin, phosphates, iron ore, coal, diamonds, gemstones, gold, natural gas, nickel. Agriculture products: Coffee, sisal, tea, cotton, pyrethrum (organic insecticide), cashew nuts, tobacco, cassava (tapioca), bananas, fruits, vegetables; livestock. Industries: Agricultural processing (sugar, beer, cigarettes, sisal twine); diamond, gold, and iron mining, oil refining. Exports partners: India 8.9%, Spain 8.2%, Netherlands 6.4%, Japan 5.7%, UK 4.9%, China 4.7%, Kenya 4.6% (2004) Imports partners: South Africa 12.6%, China 7.8%, India 6.3%, Kenya 5.4%, UAE 5.3%, USA 4.8%, UK 4.6% (2004) Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of TanzaniaGovernment of the Republic of TanzaniaOfficial Online Gateway of the United Republic of Tanzania with information abut the country. Diplomatic Missions Permanent Mission of the United Republic of Tanzania to the UN Official website of Tanzania's mission to the United Nations. Tanzania High Commission in South Africa Official website of the High Commission. Tanzania Embassy in the US Washington D.C. Tanzania Embassies Abroad Address list of Tanzania Embassies Abroad. Foreign Embassies in Tanzania Address list of foreign missions accredited to Tanzania. East African Community (EAC) 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 Tanzania meteorological Agency Tanzania weather. Maps Map of Tanzania Political Map of Tanzania. Map of Zanzibar and Pemba Islands Zanzibar and Pemba Islands map.  Google
Earth TanzaniaZoomable satellite view of Tanzania. Google
Earth Dodoma Zoomable satellite view of Tanzania's designated capital city. Google
Earth Dar es SalaamZoomable satellite view of Tanzania's former capital city. Google Earth Zanzibar and Pemba IslandSatellite view of Zanzibar and Pemba Island. Google Earth KilimanjaroSatellite view of Kilimanjaro. Map
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Tanzania NewsThe Arusha TimesWeekly News from Tanzania. Daily News - Sunday News Tanzania's oldest newspaper online. The Express Tanazanian national news online. IPP Media Local and international News in English and Kiswahili. |
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Arts & CultureSukuma MuseumSukuma culture. Usukumani Culture and history of the Sukuma. |
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Business & EconomyBank of TanzaniaCentral Bank of the United Republic of Tanzania. Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange Official website of Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange. Tanzania Investment Centre Investors guide to Tanzania. Tanzania Chamber of Commerce Industry & Agriculture TCCIA's mission is to strengthen the private sector in Tanzania. Yellow Pages Tanzania Business online directory. Transportation Airline Air Tanzania The Wings of Kilimanjaro - Destinations: in Tanzania--Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro, Mtwara, Mwanza, Zanzibar, and Comoros archipelago, Entebbe (Uganda), Johannesburg (South Africa). ZanAir Zanzibars Premier Aviation Company. |
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Destination Tanzania - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Tanzania: Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, the Great Lakes, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Pemba island and Zanzibar.Links to accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, biking, hiking, trekking, climbing, cruising, safari, diving, tours and much more. Tanzania Tanzania Tourist Board Official Website. Tanzania National Parks Official website of Tanzania's National Parks: Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and all the others. Serengeti The National Park's Official Site - Serengeti includes parts of northern Tanzania and southern Kenya. Tanserve A portal with comprehensive information about Tanzania. www.allaboutzanzibar.com Travel resource for Zanzibar. |
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EducationMzumbe UniversityOfficial website of the University at Mzumbe. University Of Dar Es Salaam The first University of Tanzania consists of six faculties, five institutes and two colleges, established in 1970. |
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EnvironmentAfrican Blackwood Conservation Project (ABCP)Replenishing African Blackwood, the premier wood of choice for fine concert-quality woodwind instruments. Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project Objective of the Project is to restore a healthy, varied lake ecosystem. |
 Flamingos at Ngorongoro Crater © TTB |
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HistoryHistory of Tanganyika/TanzaniaHistory of Tanzania and Zanzibar. Tanzania History Summary of Tanzania's history. |
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SearchTanzania startpage for East AfricaDesigned by University of Dar es Salaam Computing Centre. Additional Information on TanzaniaAfrica South of Sahara (Karen Fung) TanzaniaAfrican Studies Tanzania BBC News Country Profile: Tanzania Background Notes: Tanzania Governments on the WWW: Tanzania Index on Africa: Country pages: Tanzania Wikipedia: Tanzania The World Factbook -- Tanzania Yale Africa Guide |
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