Tanzania
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Capital
Dodoma
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Local time
11:43
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Population
51.89 m
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+255
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Currency
Sh TZS (shilling)
Tanzania
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Capital
Dodoma
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Local time
11:43
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Population
51.89 m
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+255
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Currency
Sh TZS (shilling)
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Average Salary
$ 632
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Petrol price
€ 1.29 pl
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Precipitation
1 071mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
945 087 km2
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Protected Area
32%
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Forest Area
52%
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Agricultural area
44%
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Railways
4582km
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Annual air passengers
1.18 m
Population
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Ethnicity
native African
Asian
European
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Religion
Christian - 30 %
Islam - 35 %
Islam - 35 %
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Literacy rates
77.9%
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Languages
Kiswahili or Swahili
Kiunguja
English
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Armed Forces
28 400
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Murders
7 per 100k
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Alcohol consumption
8.1 l/person
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Smoking
27.5%
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Diabetes
4.1%
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Malaria
114%
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Tuberculosis
306 per 100k
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HIV
4.7%
Economy
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Industries
agricultural processing, beer, cigarettes, mining, gold, salt, soda ash, cement, oil refining
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Agriculture
coffee, sisal, tea, cotton, pyrethrum, cashew nuts, tobacco, cloves, corn
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Natural Resources
hydropower, tin, phosphates, iron ore, coal, diamonds, gemstones, gold, natural gas
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Energy Import
10%
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Natural Resources
hydropower, tin, phosphates, iron ore, coal, diamonds, gemstones, gold, natural gas
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Renewable Energy
86%
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CO2 Emissions
11 562kt
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Ease of Business
137 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
6
What not to do when visiting Tanzania
Tanzania Don’t forget to shake hands when greeting (men). Wait for the woman to extend her hand (if at all). Otherwise, a bow or nod of acknowledgement will suffice.
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Tanzania Don't touch opposite gender in public.
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Tanzania Don’t show off with expensive clothes or jewellery in public - keep a low profile to avoid unwanted attention.
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Did you know?
Tanzania has the world’s largest concentration of animals per square kilometre.
Tanzania Don’t export any animal or animal parts without official export certification.
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Tanzania Don’t gather, collect or remove any flora/fauna - it’s illegal.
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Tanzania Don’t disrespect elders - they are always greeted by saying “shikamo” when they reply “marahaba”. When talking to elders, many people tend to look down out of respect.
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Tanzania Don't wear shorts outside the beach and don’t wear tight and revealing clothes - dress modestly.
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Tanzania Don’t fail the instructions of your guide when on safari or visiting wildlife areas - always follow the instructions and stay in the vehicle or protected enclosure.
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Did you know?
In eastern Africa, you can buy beer brewed from bananas.
Tanzania Don't take pictures of airports, government and military buildings, as well as soldiers, police or officials. Always ask for permission when taking photos of locals.
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Tanzania Don’t ignore the higher piracy risks in the waters of Tanzania - exercise caution when travelling in coastal regions.
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Tanzania Don’t be a victim of mosquito-borne diseases - protect yourself against bites by mosquitoes.
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Tanzania Don’t leave your valuables unattended, especially around favourite touristic spots in Zanzibar or Coco Beach area at Toure Drive on Msasani Peninsula.
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Tanzania Don’t eat, drink, smoke or chew chewing gum in public during the holy month of Ramadan.
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Did you know?
Hippopotamuses have killed more people in Africa than any other animal.
Tanzania Don’t show soles of your feet or shoe to anyone - it’s considered rude.
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Tanzania Don’t use left hand when eating or handing things over - use your right hand or both hands.
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Tell us your experience
We love to hear from people who have travelled the world and know ‘what not to do’. Why not help other people on their travels?
Tanzania Don’t forget consensual same-sex activity is illegal in Tanzania and Zanzibar.
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