Tanzania
East Africa, Tanzania
Tanzania
People from Tanzania are called:
Male/General:
Tanzanian
Pronunciation:
/ˌtænzəˈniən/
Etymology & Origin
Combination of 'Tanganyika' and 'Zanzibar', the two territories that merged to form Tanzania in 1964.
About Tanzania
- Capital city: Dodoma (official), Dar es Salaam (largest city and former capital).
- Home to Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, and Zanzibar archipelago.
- Known for wildlife safaris, spice trade, and cultural diversity.
- Swahili and English are official languages with over 120 indigenous languages.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 61,741,120 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- Tanzania
- Region:
- East Africa