| Area Total | 947,300 sq km |
| Climate | varies from tropical along coast to temperate in highlands |
| Natural Resources | hydropower, tin, phosphates, iron ore, coal, diamonds, gemstones, gold, natural gas, nickel |
| Imports | India 16.5%, China 15.8%, UAE 9.2%, Saudi Arabia 7.9%, South Africa 5.1%, Japan 4.9%, Switzerland 4.4% (2017) – consumer goods, machinery and transportation equipment, industrial raw materials, crude oil |
| Exports | India 21.8%, South Africa 17.9%, Kenya 8.8%, Switzerland 6.7%, Belgium 5.9%, Democratic Republic of the Congo 5.8%, China 4.8% (2017) – gold, coffee, cashew nuts, manufactures, cotton |
| Government | presidential republic |
| Capital | Dar es Salaam (administrative capital), Dodoma (legislative capital) |
| Population | 58,552,845 (July 2020 est.) |
| Ethnicity | mainland – African 99% (of which 95% are Bantu consisting of more than 130 tribes), other 1% (consisting of Asian, European, and Arab); Zanzibar – Arab, African, mixed Arab and African |
| Language | Kiswahili or Swahili (official), Kiunguja (name for Swahili in Zanzibar), English (official, primary language of commerce, administration, and higher education), Arabic (widely spoken in Zanzibar), many local languages |
News about Tanzania
- Joho, Sudi Deliver Ruto's Message to Samia After Husband's Deathon September 8, 2026
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has sent a message of condolence to Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan.
- African Leaders Condole With Tanzania President Suluhu After Husband's Deathon September 8, 2026
[New Times] African leaders have expressed their condolences to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, on Monday, September 7.
- President Suluhu's Husband Dies At 76on September 8, 2026
[New Times] The husband of Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, died on Monday, September 7. He was 76 years old.
- Tanzania Begins Preps for Nationwide Education On Proposed Draft of EAC Political Confederationon September 8, 2026
[Daily News] MOROGORO: TANZANIA has begun preparations for a nationwide public education campaign on the draft Constitution of the proposed East African Community (EAC) Political Confederation, in a move aimed at ensuring citizens are adequately informed before giving their views on the regional integration process.
- Tanzania, Malawi Agree to Deepen Economic Ties in Law Material's Value Addition and Regional Marketson September 8, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA and Malawi have agreed to strengthen economic cooperation to boost trade and investment between the two countries through enhanced private sector collaboration, value addition to raw materials and greater utilisation of opportunities available in regional markets.
- Dr Mwinyi Sends Condolences to Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan Following the Death of Her Husbandon September 8, 2026
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR President and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, Dr Hussein Mwinyi, has sent his condolences to President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan, following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan.
- PM Abiy Mourns Tanzania's First Gentlemanon September 8, 2026
[ENA] (September 7, 2026, Addis Ababa) -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has expressed condolences over the death of Tanzania's First Gentleman, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, who died on Monday while receiving medical treatment in Zanzibar.
- President Ruto Sends Condolences Following the Death of Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan's Husbandon September 8, 2026
[Daily News] Nairobi -- PRESIDENT of the Republic of Kenya, William Ruto has expressed deep sorrow following the passing of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband to the President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan.
- Tanzania's First Gentleman Hafidh Ameir Laid to Reston September 8, 2026
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Tanzania's First Gentleman Hafidh Ameir Hassan was buried in Kizimkazi, South Unguja, on Monday, hours after his death, as political and religious leaders from across Tanzania joined President Samia Suluhu Hassan and her family to mourn his passing.
- Tanzania President Samia's Husband Dies At 77on September 7, 2026
[Leadership] The husband of Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, has died while receiving treatment at a hospital in Zanzibar.
- Chacha Urges Preservation of Cultural Traditions Nationwideon September 7, 2026
[Daily News] Mwanza -- CHAMA Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) National Executive Committee Secretary for Organisation, Mr Paul Chacha has urged the public to preserve and promote positive traditions of the country's ethnic groups, saying they are essential for building a morally upright and prosperous society.
- DC Intervenes in Iptl Housing Disputeon September 7, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Kinondoni District Commissioner (DC), Mr Saad Mtambule, has intervened in a long-running dispute between Independent Power Tanzania Limited (IPTL) and residents occupying houses at Tegeta, Dar es Salaam, with both sides expected to meet at his office today to seek a peaceful solution.
- Russian Firm Targets Universities With Medical Techon September 7, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- NEUROSOFT, a Russian medical equipment manufacturer, has started talks with local universities to introduce advanced diagnostic technology through specialised training and medical research programmes.
- Government to Review 28 Laws for Vision 2050on September 7, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has identified 28 laws for review to align them with Dira 2050, with 12 earmarked for amendment in the current financial year.
- Zanzibar, Unesco Launch Parent-Child Health Toolkiton September 7, 2026
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR has launched a communication toolkit to help parents discuss reproductive health with their children, a move aimed at strengthening parenting, child protection and the wellbeing of young people.
- Ruto Sends Condolences to Samia After Husband's Deathon September 7, 2026
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has sent his condolences to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan.
- Hafidh Ameir Hassan - Tanzanians Mourn the Death of Dr Samia's Husbandon September 7, 2026
[Daily News] VICE-President Deogratius Ndejembi has announced the death of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
- Samia Seals Dodoma Milestone, 37 Permanent Offices Readyon September 7, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- DODOMA'S seven-year transition from temporary government offices to a permanent administrative hub reaches a defining moment tomorrow, as President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan launches Government City in Mtumba, completing a major phase of the capital's transformation.
- President's Husband Dieson September 7, 2026
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Tanzania is mourning the death of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who died on Monday morning while receiving treatment in Zanzibar.
- What New Africa Map Means for Tanzaniaon September 7, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE United Nations decision to promote world maps that more accurately portray the size of continents could trigger a rethink of how geography is taught and understood in Tanzania.
- How to Prepare for Rainfall Boon With Flooding Riskon September 7, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- FOR a country thousands of kilometres away from the Pacific Ocean, Tanzania may appear to have little reason to worry about changes taking place in its tropical waters.
- Kuria Warns Kenya Will Fall Behind Uganda, Tanzania Unless It Changes Industrialisation Policyon September 4, 2026
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has backed the Government's decision to push Tata Chemicals Magadi out of Kenya, arguing that the country risks being overtaken by Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo unless it fundamentally changes how it exploits its natural resources.
- FCC Backs Technology to Fight Counterfeitson September 4, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- FAIR Competition Commission (FCC) Acting Director General, Khadija Ngasongwa has called on manufacturers and businesses to embrace new product-authentication technology as part of efforts to protect consumers, legitimate enterprises and locally produced brands from counterfeit goods.
- Feeding Programme Covers 129 Schoolson September 4, 2026
[Daily News] Geita -- BUKOMBE District Council has expanded school feeding services to 129 schools, reaching 96 per cent of the 134 primary and secondary schools implementing school meal programmes.
- Govt Deepens Tax Reforms for Stronger Growthon September 4, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE government is reshaping the tax system to boost domestic revenue, improve business predictability and competitiveness, attract investment and strengthen financing for the country's long-term development ambitions under Vision 2050.
- Teachers Told to Adapt to Digital Eraon September 4, 2026
[Daily News] Arusha -- THE future of education will not be shaped by technology alone, but by teachers who understand how to use it to improve the way learners are taught, assessed and supported.
- Tanzania Ready to Welcome Africaon September 4, 2026
[Daily News] Dar Es Slaam -- ACCORDING to CAF, its inspection team is in Tanzania this week. They are moving from city to city, touring stadiums, training grounds, hotels and airports. Their presence alone tells us something important.
- Committee Commends AG, CPD for Promptly Fixing Legal Gapson September 4, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Governance, Constitution and Law has commended Attorney General Hamza Johari and Chief Parliamentary Draftsman (CPD) Onorius Njole for promptly preparing the Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Bill, 2026, after identifying various challenges and shortcomings in the implementation of […]
- Dar Enjoys Guardians of the Peak Premiere As It Promotes Tanzania's Major Tourism Attractionson September 4, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- A special screening of the environmental documentary Guardians of the Peak, aimed at promoting conservation of Mount Kilimanjaro and raising awareness about Tanzania's tourism attractions, has been held for students at Tambaza Secondary School in Dar es Salaam.
- PCCB Donates Medical Devices to Boost Child Health in Singidaon September 4, 2026
[Daily News] Singida -- The Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) has handed over an infant radiant warmer and a phototherapy unit to Singida Regional Referral Hospital in a bid to support the government's efforts to strengthen maternal and child health and improve the well-being of Tanzanians.



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