Tanzania is a coastal country in Africa with a population of 59.7M and an area of 945,087 km². Its capital is Dodoma, Swahili is the official language, and it is a republic. Tanzania is a member of the Commonwealth.
Key facts
ContinentAfrica
CapitalDodoma
Population59.7M
Area945,087 km²
LanguageSwahili
ReligionChristianity
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencyTanzanian Shilling
GDP/capita$1200
Independence1961
Geography
Has coastlineMountains above 3,000 mActive volcanoesSavannaLarge lake (> 1,000 km²)
Oceans / SeasIndian
RiversNile
BordersKenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, DR Congo, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique
History & Culture
Colonised by United Kingdom
Economy & Resources
AgricultureCoffee, Tea, Cotton, Sisal
MineralsGold, Diamonds, Nickel
EnergyNatural gas
Memberships
Commonwealth
African Union
🎯 How to identify Tanzania in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Tanzania efficiently:
Is the country located in Africa?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
❌ No
Does the country have a coastline?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
✅ Yes
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
✅ Yes
Is the country a member of Commonwealth?
✅ Yes
Is the country crossed by the Nile river?
✅ Yes
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