Africa

Tanzania

Tanzania is a country in Eastern Africa. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.

Flag of Tanzania

Quick Facts

Capital
Dodoma
Continent
Africa
Region
Eastern Africa
Population
68.2 million
Area
947,303 km²
Currency
Tanzanian shilling (TZS)
Official language
English, Swahili
Calling code
+255
Internet TLD
.tz
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Tanzania map preview: -6.00, 35.00

Geography

Tanzania is in Eastern Africa, Africa. Its listed coordinates are -6, 35; it has Burundi, DR Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia.

Neighboring countries: Burundi, DR Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia

People and Culture

Tanzania uses English, Swahili in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.

Food: Food culture in Tanzania varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.

Short History

Tanzania is recorded with the official name United Republic of Tanzania. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.

Famous Places and Travel Facts

FAQs about Tanzania

What is the capital of Tanzania?

The capital of Tanzania is Dodoma.

What continent is Tanzania in?

Tanzania is in Africa.

What currency does Tanzania use?

Tanzania uses the Tanzanian shilling.

What language is spoken in Tanzania?

English, Swahili is listed for Tanzania in this database.

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