Facts about Tanzania

 

Tanzania is a 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. The country's eastern border lies on the Indian Ocean.

 

Tanzania is a state composed of 26 regions, including those of the semi-autonomous region of Zanzibar. Since 1996, the official capital of Tanzania has been Dodoma, where Parliament and some government offices are located.

10 Facts about Tanzania:

1. The United Republic of Tanzania was formed in 1964 when Tanganyika joined with Zanzibar.

2. At 365,000 square miles, Tanzania is about one and a half times the size of Texas.

3. 2010 Population Estimate:  43,188,000

4. In northern Tanzania, where Kilimanjaro and the famous national parks are located, there are two rainy seasons:  October-December and March-May.

5. Tanzania is the only known source of the gemstone Tanzanite.

6. The official languages of Tanzania are Swahili and English.

7. The currency is the Tanzanian shilling.

8. Dodoma is the capital.  Dar es Salaam, located on the Indian Ocean and the capital until 1996, is the principal city.

9. Agriculture accounts for one quarter of the GDP, provides 85% of the exports, and employs about 80% of the workforce.

10. On the Tanzanian flag, green represents the natural vegetation; gold its rich mineral wealth; black the native Swahili people; and blue the many lakes and rivers as well as the Indian Ocean.

 

Your experience begins with our US-based team who will send you a Blue Rhino Information Pack and talk through your plans, including your group, your needs, your budget for your Tanzania adventure.