Q & A
Where is Tanzania?
Tanzania is a country in East Africa, bordered to the east by the Indian Ocean and to the north by Kenya. Southern borders are Mozambique and Malawi. It is home to Lake Victoria and the highest peak in Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro. View map
Could you provide details on the political, social, and economic climate in Tanzania?
Geography
| Area: | Mainland--945,000 sq. km. (378,000 sq. mi.); slightly smaller than New Mexico and Texas combined. Zanzibar--1,658 sq. km. (640 sq. mi.). |
| Cities: | Capital--Dodoma (legislative), Dar es Salaam (executive). Major metropolises--Arusha, Mwanza, Dodoma, Mbeya, Mtwara, Stonetown, Zanzibar. |
| Terrain: | Varied. |
| Climate: | Varies from tropical to arid to temperate. |
People
| Nationality: | Tanzanian(s); Zanzibari(s). |
| Population: | Mainland--34.57 million. Zanzibar--1 million (est.). |
| Religions: | Muslim 45%, Christian 45%, indigenous beliefs 10%. |
| Language: | Kiswahili (official), English. |
| Education: | Attendance--74% (primary). Literacy--67%. |
| Health: | Infant mortality rate--98/1,000. Life expectancy--50 years. |
| Work force: | Agriculture--80%; industry, commerce, government--20%. |
| Government: | type Republic. |
| U.S.-TANZANIAN RELATIONS | The U.S. has historically enjoyed very good relations with Tanzania. |
For more details:
Background Note: Tanzania
Embassy of The United Republic of Tanzania in USA
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“UK companies have invested about £230 million in Tanzania over the last 11 years. Trade between our countries continues to grow year on year.”* Details...
Prime minister Tony Blair UK January 2007
“Tanzania has been spared the internal strife that has blighted many African states.”* Details...
BBC News March 2007
“Tanzania has enjoyed political stability for nearly 45 years since independence. The country has been free of coups, civil wars and violence that have featured in the post-independence history of so many African countries. The people are welcoming and friendly.”* Details...
Untied Nations, June 2005
