Tanzania - Country Details

Basic Information

Capital

Dodoma

Region

Africa / Eastern Africa

Population

67,500,000

Area

947,303 km²

Currencies

Tanzanian shilling (Sh)

Languages

English, Swahili

About country

Tanzania is a country in East Africa, within the African Great Lakes region. It shares borders with Uganda, Kenya, Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The country is home to iconic natural features like Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, and the Serengeti National Park, renowned for its annual wildebeest migration. Tanzania's economy relies heavily on agriculture, tourism, and natural resources like gold and diamonds. Historically, the region has been a crossroads for various cultures and migrations, evidenced by the diverse ethnic groups present today.