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Swahili is the national language
In Tanzania
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Tanzania |
U.K |
Population |
65.6 million |
681 million |
Literacy Rate |
77.9% |
99% |
Life Expectancy |
70.5% |
82.1% |
% Population over 65 |
3.4% |
19.1% |
Infant Mortality Rate |
30.3/1000 live births |
3.8 /1000 live births |
Median Age |
18.2 years |
40.6 years |
H.I.V. prevalence |
4.6% (13th in world) |
N/A |
Living with H.I.V./A.I.Ds |
1.6 million |
N/A |
H.I.V./A.I.Ds deaths |
24,000 (6th in world) |
N/A |
Agriculture provides 85% of all exports
There are approximately 130 different tribes in Tanzania
63% of the population are Christian, 34% Muslim and 3% practice indigenous beliefs
Dar-
Commercial capital of Tanzania
Dodoma is the administrative Capital of Tanzania
SAFARI IN TANZANIA
Tanzania is a very beautiful country with a fantastic range of wildlife.
For bird lovers there are over 1100 recorded species.
There are many safari areas including the world famous Serengeti National Park.
Other parks include Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Selous and Tarangire..
The “BIG FIVE” can be seen in many parks.
THE BIG FIVE
LION LEOPARD RHINO BUFFALO ELEPHANT
THE SMALL FIVE
Antlion Leopard Tortoise Rhinoceros Beetle Buffalo Weaver Bird Elephant Shrew
The currency is the Tanzanian Shilling -
The short rains are in November and the long rains from April to May
Arusha is the third largest city in Tanzania
Mount Meru is Kilimanjaro’s baby sister
There are 90 -
Mobile phones are the main method of communication
GOVERNMENT IN TANZANIA
Tanzania is a democracy-
CCM is the dominant party and has held power for many years. The main opposition party is known as the Chadema party; in effect it is a one party state.
There are several tiers of government -
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