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Tanzania

United Republic of Tanzania

Region

Africa • Eastern Africa

Capital

Dodoma

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The flag of Tanzania features a yellow-edged black diagonal band that extends from the lower hoist-side corner to the upper fly-side corner of the field. Above and beneath this band are a green and light blue triangle respectively.

The flag of Tanzania features a yellow-edged black diagonal band that extends from the lower hoist-side corner to the upper fly-side corner of the field. Above and beneath this band are a green and light blue triangle respectively.

Population
59,734,213
Area
945,087 km²
Time Zone
UTC+03:00
Top-Level Domain
.tz

About Tanzania

Tanzania is a country located in Africa, specifically in the Eastern Africa region. Its capital city is Dodoma. With a population of 59,734,213, it ranks among the highly populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 945,087 km², making it a large country in terms of land area. With a population density of 63.20 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.

The official languages of Tanzania include English and Swahili.

The currency used in Tanzania is the Tanzanian shilling (Sh), .

Tanzania is a member of the United Nations.

In Tanzania, vehicles drive on the left side of the road.

The country operates in the UTC+03:00 time zone.

Tanzania shares its borders with 8 countries: Burundi, DR Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia.

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Quick Facts

  • Capital: Dodoma
  • Continent: Africa
  • Native Name: Tanzania
  • Demonym: Tanzanian
  • Top Level Domain: .tz
  • Calling Code: +255
  • Independence: Independent country
  • Start of Week: Monday

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