| 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
- Perfect Start for Simba, Singidaon September 8, 2026
[Daily News] Lilongwe -- Simba and Singida Black Stars made a positive start to their CAF inter-club campaigns, with both recording convincing first-leg victories in their respective preliminaryround ties.
- Mwalimu Relishes Away Draw, Says Still Work to Doon September 8, 2026
[Daily News] Botswana -- Young Africans striker Selemani Mwalimu believes Yanga have put themselves in a strong position to reach the next round of the CAF Champions League after snatching a late draw against Gaborone United at Botswana National Stadium.
- Why Cybersecurity Must Grow With Aion September 8, 2026
[Daily News] Dar Es Slaam -- TANZANIA is becoming more digital every day. Mobile phones are increasingly used to send money, pay bills, access government services, run businesses and support education and healthcare.
- Coffee Sector Looks Beyond the Beanon September 8, 2026
[Daily News] Moshi -- TANZANIA Coffee Board (TCB) is pushing coffee farmers and industry players to turn waste and by-products into commercial products as the government seeks to deepen value addition and raise earnings across the coffee value chain.
- Sexual Violence - The Conversation We Need to Haveon September 8, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- FOR as long as I can remember, I have heard stories about sexual violence.
- Dog Bite Cases Fall By 73pc in Malinyion September 8, 2026
[Daily News] Morogoro -- Dog-bite cases in Malinyi District, Morogoro Region, have dropped by 73 per cent, from 55 recorded in 2025 to 15 this year, following intensified rabies control measures by the government.
- Mnyeti Orders Councils to Clear Contractor Debtson September 8, 2026
[Daily News] Geita -- Newly appointed Geita Regional Commissioner, Mr Alexander Mnyeti, has directed all district councils to clear verified contractor debts, warning that his administration will not tolerate unjustified payment delays.
- Flood-Prone Residents Urged to Relocateon September 8, 2026
[Daily News] Mwanza -- MWANZA district leaders have stepped up preparations for the El NiƱo rains expected in late September or early October, urging residents in flood-prone areas to take early precautions to protect lives and property.
- Shime Vows Tanzanite Queens Bounce Backon September 8, 2026
[Daily News] Poland -- Tanzanite Queens Head Coach Bakari Shime says Brazil exposed the level his side must reach at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup after Tanzania were beaten 4-1 in their Group B opener at Bielsko-Biala Stadium in Poland.
- Sendiga Forms Land Disputes Task Forceon September 8, 2026
[Daily News] Morogoro -- MOROGORO Regional Commissioner, Ms Queen Sendiga has warned that leaders who fuel land conflicts will face legal action, as she announced plans to establish a task force to speed up the resolution of disputes across the region.
- Taxman, Businesses Find Common Ground As Revenue Collection Riseson September 8, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- A MORE cooperative relationship between taxpayers and tax collectors is emerging in Tanzania, with Agriculture Minister Daniel Chongolo saying the changing environment is helping boost revenue collection while giving businesses greater confidence.
- Kilama - Innovation to Drive Dira 2050on September 8, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Deputy Executive Secretary of the National Planning Commission, Dr Blandina Kilama, has called for stronger collaboration among the government, private sector, universities, research institutions, investors and innovators to turn Development Vision 2050 into tangible economic transformation.
- 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.
- 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.



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