Tanzania is a country in East Africa, Africa with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Tanzania that most people don't know.
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.
Tanzania is home to Mount Kilimanjaro — the highest peak in Africa.
The Serengeti hosts the world's largest mammal migration — 1.5 million wildebeest.
Tanzania has the richest marine biodiversity in East Africa along its Indian Ocean coast.
Tanzanian Freddie Mercury, lead singer of Queen, was born in Zanzibar.
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.
Tanzania is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
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
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.
The capital of Tanzania is Dodoma.
Tanzania has a population of approximately 63.7M.
The official languages of Tanzania are Swahili / English.
Tanzania gained independence in 1961.
Tanzania uses the Shilling (TZS).