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Tanzania

United Rebublic of Tanzania Dodoma 59.7 a million inhabitants

About Tanzania

The United Rebublic of Tanzania is a 945087 km² state in eastern Africa on the Indian Ocean. The seat of government is in Dodoma, the system of government is a unitary dominant-party presidential constitutional republic. In Tanzania live 59.7 people (as of 2020), most of whom belong to the ethnic group "Bantu".

The official national currency is the "Tanzanian shilling" (TZS). The three spoken languages (official languages) are Swahili, English and Arabic. The vast majority of the population professes Christianity.

Tanzania is home to numerous world-renowned national parks, game reserves and nature reserves such as the Arusha, Gombe or the Katavi. Tanzania has a rich wildlife and is world famous for its natural richness and the Kilimanjaro.

General information
Tanzania
  • 12Nationalparks
  • 0Private reserves
  • 1Nature reserves
Map Tanzania

Official Name

United Rebublic of Tanzania

Capital

Dodoma

Form of government

unitary dominant-party presidential constitutional republic

Area

945087 km2

Population

59.7 millions

Religion

Christianity

Travel information

Tanzania

  • Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
  • Arusha Airport
  • Dodoma Airport
  • Iringa Airport
  • Julius Nyerere International Airport
  • Kilimanjaro International Airport
  • Lake Manyara Airport
  • Mtwara Airport
  • Mwanza Airport
  • Pemba Airport
  • Songwe Airport
  • Tanga Airport
General information
Tanzania
  • 12Nationalparks
  • 0Private reserves
  • 1Nature reserves
Map Tanzania
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The most popular
Safari Reserves

Africa offers plenty of opportunities for safari experiences of all kinds in the numerous national parks, private game reserves and nature reserves. Find the most popular safari destinations in Africa with safarica.com.

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Mikumi
Tanzania National Park +1

Mikumi

Tarangire
Tanzania National Park +1

Tarangire

Lake Manyara
Tanzania National Park +1

Lake Manyara

Ngorongoro Crater
Tanzania Nature Reserve +1

Ngorongoro Crater

Arusha
Tanzania National Park +1

Arusha

Saadani
Tanzania National Park +1

Saadani

Katavi
Tanzania National Park +2

Katavi

Mkomazi
Tanzania National Park +2

Mkomazi

Gombe
Tanzania National Park +1

Gombe

Nyerere (Selous)
Tanzania National Park +4

Nyerere (Selous)

Mahale Mountains
Tanzania National Park +1

Mahale Mountains

Ruaha
Tanzania National Park +1

Ruaha

Serengeti
Tanzania National Park +2

Serengeti

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