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Africa
United Republic of Tanzania
🗺️ Dodoma, Tanzania
Capital city
📍 -6.1659°, 35.7516°View larger map →
📍 Essential Info
CapitalDodoma
TimezoneUTC+3 (8 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
Population69.1M
Governmentpresidential republic
🔌 Practical Info
Driving SideRight
Electrical PlugsVaries
Internet Code.tz
Internet Users29%
GDP per Capita$3,700
🌍 Geography
LocationEastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, between Kenya and Mozambique
Size Comparisonmore than six times the size of Georgia; slightly larger than twice the size of California
Climatevaries from tropical along coast to temperate in highlands
Terrainplains along coast; central plateau; highlands in north, south
👥 People & Culture
Ethnic Groupsmainland - African 99% (of which 95% are Bantu consisting of more than 130 tribes), other 1% (consisting of Asian, European, and Arab); Zanzibar - Ara...
ReligionsChristian 63.1%, Muslim 34.1%, folk religion 1.1%, Buddhist <1%, Hindu <1%, Jewish <1%, other <1%, unspecified 1.6% (2020 est.)
Median Age18.8 years
Life Expectancy70.8 years
National HolidayUnion Day (Tanganyika and Zanzibar), 26 April (1964)
🎎 Cultural Tips
Greetings
Handshakes are common and may be prolonged. Greet elders first. "Jambo" is for tourists; locals say "Habari" or "Mambo". Take time for greetings - rushing is rude.
Dining
Wash hands before eating. Many eat with their right hand. Accept food when offered. Ugali (maize porridge) is a staple. Meals are social occasions.
Key Phrases
Hello: Habari / JamboHow are you?: Habari yako?I'm fine: NzuriThank you: AsantePlease: Tafadhali
Destinations in Tanzania
Data sourced from the CIA World Factbook