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Tanzania

Eastern Africa, Africa

EnglishSwahili

Tanzania is a country in Eastern Africa, Africa. With a population of 68,153,004 and an area of 947,303 km², the capital city is Dodoma. The official languages are English and Swahili. The national currency is the Tanzanian shilling (Sh TZS).

Quick Facts

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Dodoma
Capital
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68,153,004
Population
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947,303 km²
Area
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Sh TZS
Currency
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+255
Dial Code
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.tz
TLD

Economy

Tanzania has a GDP per capita of $1,187, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$1,187
GNI per Capita$1,210

Geography

Tanzania is located in Eastern Africa at coordinates 6.00°S, 35.00°E. It shares borders with 8 countries. The highest point is Mount Kibo at 5,895 m.

ContinentAfrica
Coordinates6.00°S, 35.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointMount Kibo
5,895 m
🏞️ Longest RiverWhite Nile
2,620 km
TimezonesUTC+03:00

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Tanzania, including CCM Kirumba Stadium with a capacity of 35,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumCCM Kirumba Stadium
35,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Tanzania

What is the capital of Tanzania?
The capital of Tanzania is Dodoma.
What is the population of Tanzania?
Tanzania has a population of approximately 68,153,004 people.
What currency does Tanzania use?
Tanzania uses the Tanzanian shilling (Sh TZS).
What languages are spoken in Tanzania?
The official languages of Tanzania are English, Swahili.
What is the area of Tanzania?
Tanzania covers a total area of 947,303 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Tanzania?
The GDP per capita of Tanzania is approximately $1,187.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)