| 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
- Yanga Return to Summiton June 19, 2026
[Daily News] Arusha -- YOUNG Africans SC returned to the top of the Mainland Premier League table after securing a 2-0 victory over Fountain Gate FC at Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium in Arusha yesterday.
- From Rocks to Riches - How 2026/27 Budget Advances Mineral Processing Ambitionson June 19, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- FOR decades, Tanzania has been known as one of Africa's top mineral-rich countries. Its exports and government revenues have benefited greatly from resources like gold, diamonds, tanzanite, graphite, nickel, rare earth elements, coal and iron ore.
- Free Medical Camp Brings Relief in Katavion June 19, 2026
[Daily News] Katavi -- HUNDREDS of residents have benefited from free health screening and treatment during a seven-day medical camp held in Mpanda Municipality, Katavi Region.
- Kihongosi Orders Timely Completion of Sh23.9bn Irrigation Projecton June 19, 2026
[Daily News] Iringa -- CHAMA Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) Secretary for Ideology, Propaganda and Training Kenani Kihongosi has directed the contractor responsible for the Sh23.9bn Mgambalenga irrigation project to complete the scheme within the agreed timeframe, warning that no further extensions will be approved.
- Legal Aid Campaign Targets Campus, Workplace Abuseon June 19, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government will use the second phase of the Mama Samia Legal Aid Campaign to tackle gender-based harassment and abuse in universities and workplaces following complaints from students and workers across the country.
- Council Officials Face 501m/ - Laundering Chargeson June 19, 2026
[Daily News] Singida -- SEVEN officials of Manyoni District Council and a contractor have been arraigned before the Manyoni District Court in Singida Region and charged with money laundering and other economic crimes involving loss of funds amounting to 501m/-.
- Barker - Simba Must Keep Fightingon June 19, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- SIMBA SC Head Coach Steve Barker said his side must continue fighting until the end of the season after securing a crucial 1-0 victory over Mbeya City FC in the Mainland Premier League match at Sokoine Stadium, Mbeya on Wednesday.
- Tanzania to Host Namibia Presidenton June 19, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- PRESIDENT of Namibia, Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is expected to arrive in the country today, for three-day state visit at the invitation of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, aimed at strengthening cooperation in various sectors between the two countries.
- Minister Calls for Stronger Political Cooperationon June 19, 2026
[Daily News] Morogoro -- THE Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office responsible for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations, Deus Sangu, has urged members of the National Council of Political Parties to promote national unity and serve as ambassadors of peace.
- Employers Told to Honour Domestic Workers' Wageson June 19, 2026
[Daily News] Mwanza -- THE government has reminded employers of domestic workers to comply with newly introduced minimum wage regulations and ensure workers receive all benefits provided under labour laws.
- Mineral Markets Cut Smuggling, Lift Revenueon June 19, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE establishment of mineral markets and purchasing centres has improved transparency in Tanzania's mineral trade and reduced smuggling, the Mineral Commission has said.
- Govt Abandons Gold Sale Planon June 19, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has said the government has not sold any of the gold acquired by the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) as part of the country's foreign exchange reserves, explaining that plans to do so were shelved after international prices declined, making such a move economically unviable.
- Indigenous Seeds Gain Ground As Farmers Challenge Modern Dependenceon June 19, 2026
[Daily News] ACROSS Tanzania and beyond, a quiet agricultural revolution is taking shape. At the centre of the movement is a simple but powerful idea: farmers should have the freedom to save, exchange and plant their own seeds.
- MPs Applaud Social Security Expansionon June 19, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE National Social Security Fund (NSSF) aims to register 3.7 million self-employed workers by June 2031 as part of efforts to expand social security coverage, while strategic investments by the Public Service Social Security Fund (PSSSF) continue to support industrialisation and job creation.
- How Voluntary and Safe Are Burundian Refugee Returns From Tanzania?on June 19, 2026
[ISS] The coercive repatriation of Burundian refugees risks reproducing cycles of displacement ahead of Burundi's 2027 elections.
- E-Delivery System Mandatory From July 1on June 18, 2026
[Daily News] Arusha -- THE government has directed all development stakeholders to prepare and register development projects in the electronic e-Delivery system starting July 1 this year as part of efforts to strengthen project management and support implementation of the National Development Vision 2050.
- TRA Launches Tax Ethics Partnershipon June 18, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) yesterday launched a partnership with religious leaders aimed at promoting ethics in tax collection and strengthening voluntary tax compliance across the country.
- The Father Factor in Raising Happy, Confident Childrenon June 18, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- FOR many families, raising children has long been viewed as a mother's responsibility. From preparing meals and helping with schoolwork to providing emotional support and daily care, women often carry the greater share of parenting duties.
- Lawmakers Seek Reliable Digital Tax Systemson June 18, 2026
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- LAWMAKERS in the Zanzibar House of Representatives have called for improvements to digital tax collection systems, citing frequent service disruptions that they say inconvenience taxpayers and could affect revenue collection.
- What Long-Married Couples Want Young People to Knowon June 18, 2026
[Daily News] DAR ES SALAAM -- AS economic pressures, changing lifestyles and the influence of social media continue to reshape relationships, many young people are asking the same question, what does it take to build a marriage that lasts?
- TRA Steps Up Withholding Tax Educationon June 18, 2026
[Daily News] Kagera -- THE Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing extensive education on withholding tax (WHT) to business owners, consultants and other stakeholders to improve compliance and simplify tax administration.
- Women Gain Wider Access to Capital, Skillson June 18, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- LOANS, entrepreneurship training and market-linkage programmes remain central to efforts aimed at strengthening women's economic empowerment and increasing their participation in productive sectors of the economy.
- Tanzania Targets Africa Pharma Manufacturing Hub Statuson June 18, 2026
[Daily News] Shanghai -- TANZANIA is accelerating efforts to establish itself as a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing hub in Africa as demand for medicines rises and sector reforms deepen.
- Tanzania Lures Pharma Giants At Shanghai Expoon June 18, 2026
[Daily News] Shanghai -- TANZANIA is stepping up efforts to attract global pharmaceutical investors through its participation in the CPHI China 2026 International Pharmaceutical Exhibition in Shanghai.
- Tanzania Attends the Premiere of Seven Summits, a Special Film On Its Rich Heritageon June 18, 2026
[Daily News] Riyadh -- TANZANIAN Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Engineer Zena Ahmed Said, attended the premiere of Seven Summits, a special tourism and environmental documentary organized by the Cinerama Film Club in Riyadh.
- Tanzania, U.S. Boost Trade, Investment Cooperationon June 18, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic, trade, and investment relations after talks between senior officials from both countries.
- Kikwete Orders Civil Servants to Fix Service Delivery Gapson June 18, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- TANZANIA'S push to improve public service delivery has once again come under scrutiny, with concerns that citizens continue to face delays, confusion, and uneven service across government offices.
- The Missing Hours in Tanzania's Education Storyon June 17, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Few national investments shape a country's future more profoundly than education. Tanzania has recognised this reality for decades, expanding access to schooling, investing in classrooms and teachers, and ensuring that millions more children have the opportunity to learn.
- Critical Care Reforms Cut Hospital Deaths By 31pcon June 17, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA has recorded a 31 per cent reduction in inpatient hospital deaths following the rollout of the Essential Emergency and Critical Care (EECC) programme across 79 health facilities in five mainland regions and Zanzibar.
- The Time Is Right For a Stronger U.S.-Tanzania Partnership - Ambassador Kanzaby info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) on June 16, 2026
[allAfrica] As both Tanzania and the United States, under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan and President Donald J. Trump respectively, place greater emphasis on economic diplomacy, and as each country has significant commercial value to offer the other, the time is now to further strengthen bilateral ties that has endured for more than six […]


