Tanzania is an East African country known for its vast wilderness areas. They include the plains of Serengeti National Park, a safari mecca populated by the “big five” game (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino), and Kilimanjaro National Park, home to Africa’s highest mountain.
Official Name
United Republic of Tanzania
Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania
Tanzania City
Capital City: Dodoma
Largest City: Dar es Salaam
Area
• Total 945,087 km2 (364,900 sq mi)
• Land 93.51%
• Water 6.49%
Weather
Long Rainy Season March – May
Dry Season June – Oct
Short Rainy November – December
Short Dry Season January – February
Population
The census shows that the population of Tanzania is at 62 million, an increase of 37% from 2012
Ethnic
More than 120 groups
Mostly Bantu
Few of Europeans, Indians and Arabs.
Language
Swahili (national language)
English (official language)
Religion
Muslim, Christian, Animism etc
Currency
The Tanzanian Shilling is the official currency of Tanzania, but US dollars are also widely accepted in tourist areas.
Time Zone
Tanzania Standard Time is 3 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+3).
