Tanzania
Tanzania is a country in East Africa, Africa. Its capital is Dodoma, with a population of approximately 63.7M and a total area of 945,087 km². The official languages are Swahili / English and the currency is the Shilling (TZS).
📊 Quick Facts about Tanzania
Tanzania covers an area of 945,087 km² with a population density of 67/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $75.0B ($1,176 per capita) and gained independence in 1961. It has a coastline of 1,424 km.
Tanzania is home to Olduvai Gorge, known as the 'Cradle of Mankind', where fossils of our earliest human ancestors were found dating back 1.8 million years. Mount Kilimanjaro is the world's tallest free-standing mountain.
✈️ Travel Information for Tanzania
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🏛 Must-See Places in Tanzania
Africa's highest peak at 5,895m, the world's tallest free-standing mountain
The world's greatest wildlife spectacle, 1.5 million wildebeest migrate across its plains
A UNESCO Swahili trading port where Arab, Indian, African and European cultures fused
A UNESCO caldera sheltering the world's densest concentration of predators and prey
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What is the capital of Tanzania?
The capital of Tanzania is Dodoma.
What continent is Tanzania in?
Tanzania is located in Africa, in the East Africa region.
What currency does Tanzania use?
Tanzania uses the Shilling (TZS). The international calling code is +255.
What is the GDP of Tanzania?
Tanzania has a GDP of $75.0B, with a GDP per capita of $1,176.
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