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About Tanzania

Tanzania is situated in East Africa formerly known as Tanganyika until in ------ it changed its name to incorporate both Tanganyika and the island of Zanzibar. Tanzania’s official name is the United Republic of Tanzania.

  • Tanzania has a population of roughly 28,783,000 people and covers a radius of 945,090 sq km. 25,950 of the population resides in Hai District, Kilimanjaro Region the area where Light In Africa is helping, and covers a radius of 2,200 Km. There are 21 Regions in Tanzania.
  • Its official languages are KiSwahili and English.
  • The government is Multi Party Republic
  • Its main religions are Christian, Islam and traditional beliefs.
  • The currency used is Tanzanian Shillings and the main exports of Tanzania are coffee, cotton, sisal and cloves.
  • Tanzania has an adult literacy rate of 58% and a life expectancy of 51years of age.
  • Traditional meals are Uji- maize flour and water like porridge, Ugali- maize flour and water which is rolled into balls and eaten with spinach, Mtori- soup, beans and rice, bananas, meat, beans and sauce. Fruits are seasonal but plentiful.
  • The highest point of Tanzania is Mount Kilimanjaro standing at a majestic 5,895m
  • Tanzania is also host to the eighth wonder of the world the Serengeti.
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