All about Tanzania

geographical area

Tanzania's geography is one of the most varied and unique in the world; it contains Africa's highest point, Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895m), as well as lakes, mountains and many natural parks.

To the north and west are the Great Lakes of Lake Victoria (Africa's largest lake) and Lake Tanganyika (Africa's deepest lake, known for its unique species of fish). Central Tanzania comprises of a large plateau, with plains and arable land. The eastern shore is hot and humid, with the island of Zanzibar lying just offshore.

Tanzania contains many fantastic wildlife reserves including the famous Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park in the north, and Selous Game Reserve and Mikumi National Park in the south. The savannah plains of the Serengeti are home to the famous wildebeest and zebra migration and more than 3 million large mammals living in total freedom.

capital

population

people

The mainland people are 95% Bantu, consisting of well over 100 tribes, Asian, European, and Arab make up 1%;

Zanzibar people are Arab, native African and mixed.

language

English and Swahili are the official languages of Tanzania

Bemba, Gogo, Haya are other languages spoken on a regular basis in Tanzania