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
- Tanzania Shines As SADC Economic Powerhouseon September 18, 2025
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA continues to shine as a beacon of economic stability and growth within the Southern African Development Community (SADC), according to the latest regional report.
- Samia Hassan Vows to Protect Peaceon September 18, 2025
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- CCM presidential candidate, Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan, yesterday pledged to safeguard the country's peace during and after the elections, urging Tanzanians to avoid unnecessary chaos that could disrupt order and unity.
- With Success in Road, School, Msasa Projects, Dr Biteko Says, Vote for CCMon September 18, 2025
[Daily News] Geita -- THE Chama cha Mapinduzi's parliamentary candidate for Bukombe Constituency, Dr Doto Biteko, has said that for citizens to get their desired development in the country, they should vote for CCM candidates in the upcoming general elections.
- Tanzania Tables a Roadmap to Integrate Nuclear Energy Into Its Power Strategyon September 18, 2025
[Daily News] Vienna -- TANZANIA has told the globe that it has developed a national roadmap to integrate nuclear energy into its long-term electricity strategy.
- Samia Hassan Shifts Campaign to Zanzibar, Parading Economic Achievementon September 18, 2025
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- THE Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) presidential candidate, Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan, has shifted her vote-seeking campaign to the Isles after successfully conducting her campaign in ten regions of the Tanzania Mainland.
- Tanzania Nabs 34 Illegal Immigrants From Burundi, Rwandaon September 18, 2025
[Daily News] Geita -- IN a bid to strengthen national security ahead of the upcoming General Election scheduled for October 2025, the Immigration Department in Mbogwe District, Geita Region, has apprehended 34 illegal immigrants from Burundi and Rwanda.
- 43 Malawians Arrested for Illegally Working in Daron September 18, 2025
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Immigration Department of Dar es Salaam Region has arrested 43 illegal immigrants from Malawi who were working at the Makopo processing factory located in Mbezi Makonde, Kinondoni district.
- Tanzania Marks World Patient Day With a Strong Emphasis On the Safety of Newbornson September 18, 2025
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Benjamin Mkapa Hospital (BMH) today September 17, 2025, joined medical institutions across the globe to commemorate World Patient Safety Day (WPSD), with a strong emphasis on the safety of newborns and children.
- Tanzania-Kenya Agricultural Cooperation Helps to Cope With Climate Changeon September 18, 2025
[Daily News] Nairobi -- THE Director of Policy at the State Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development in Kenya, Peter Owoko said Tanzania and Kenya continue to deepen cooperation in the agricultural sector, most notably in sorting out challenges facing the maize as the main food product.
- 30 Years After Beijing - Systemic Barriers Still Hinder Gender Equality - Activistson September 17, 2025
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- HUMAN rights and gender activists have said that, despite 30 years since the historic Beijing Conference that pushed forward the global gender equality agenda, Tanzania's political and social systems have not significantly changed to give women equal opportunities as men.
- EAC Tackles Cross-Border Trade Hurdles for Women At Namangaon September 17, 2025
[Daily News] Arusha -- A HIGH-LEVEL delegation of women leaders from the East African Community (EAC) recently visited the Namanga One Stop Border Post (OSBP) to address the unique challenges facing women cross border traders.
- Over 1,600 Villagers to Benefit From New Kisangiro Water Projecton September 17, 2025
[Daily News] Kilimanjaro -- MORE than 1,650 residents of Kisangiro and the nearby hamlets of Stesheni, Mforo and Kichwang'ombe in Mwanga District, Kilimanjaro Region are set to benefit from a new water project aimed at ending decades of chronic water shortages.
- Mpina Optimistic About Campaign Pushon September 16, 2025
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- ACT-Wazalendo presidential candidate, Mr Luhaga Mpina and his running mate, Ms Fatma Habibu Ferej were officially cleared yesterday by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to contest in the upcoming General Election.
- INEC Annuls ACT-Wazalendo Presidential Nominationon September 16, 2025
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE National Electoral Commission (INEC) has annulled the nomination of ACT-Wazalendo's presidential candidate, Luhaga Mpina, following the acceptance of an objection filed by the Government Attorney General, Hamza Saidi Johari.
- All of Africa Today - September 16, 2025by info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) on September 16, 2025
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- Tanzania Opposition Presidential Candidate Banned From Running, Againon September 16, 2025
[RFI] Tanzanian opposition presidential candidate Luhaga Mpina has been banned from running in next month's election for the second time, reversing a decision made last week approving his nomination.
- Tanzania, Zimbabwe Seek to Deepen Ties in Trade, Private Sector Investmenton September 16, 2025
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA, and Zimbabwe have begun to explore business opportunities and strategies targeting to enhance economic cooperation in the areas of trade, investment, and private sector collaboration.
- Tanzania's Pediatric Heart Surgery Camp Saves Over 270m/-on September 16, 2025
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzanian government has saved 270m/- through a special pediatric heart surgery camp conducted by specialists from the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) in collaboration with the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center from Saudi Arabia.
- Curtain Raised for Election Campaigns in Zanzibaron September 12, 2025
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- THE Zanzibar Electoral Commission (ZEC) has officially declared open the campaign period for the 2025 General Election, which will run from today until October 27, giving 17 registered political parties the green light to reach out to voters.
- Zanzibar VP Underscores Peace Ahead of 2025 Pollson September 12, 2025
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR Second Vice-President, Mr Hemed Suleiman Abdulla, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to preserving peace and national unity before, during and after the October polls.
- Tanzania, Algeria Regulators Keen to Boost Petroleum Sub-Sectoron September 12, 2025
[Daily News] Algiers, Algeria -- The Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA) of Tanzania and Algeria's Hydrocarbon Regulatory Authority (ARH) held talks on establishing cooperation that will enable the exchange of experience in regulating technical aspects of oil and gas operations.
- Climate-Change Awareness in Tanzania Remains Low, but Those in the Know Request Strong Actionon September 12, 2025
[Afrobarometer] Eight in 10 citizens aware of climate change say it is making life worse.
- Tanzania Cherishes Indian Ocean, Great Lakes for Blue Economy Goalon September 11, 2025
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA said its Blue Economy success heavily rely on the Indian Ocean and three big lakes as they are the major sources of the marine products urgently needed for a desired goal.
- Govt Suspends Popular News Forum JamiiForums as Election Nearsby info@cpj.org (CPJ) on September 10, 2025
[CPJ] The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Tanzanian authorities to lift a 90-day suspension of the popular discussion and news platform JamiiForums and to ensure that media can operate freely in the countdown to October's elections.
- World Cup Qualifier - Kenya Crush Seychelles As Niger Stun Tanzaniaon September 10, 2025
[Premium Times] With Morocco and Tunisia already qualified, the battle for the remaining automatic slots and four play-off spots intensified across multiple groups
- All of Africa Today - September 10, 2025by info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) on September 10, 2025
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- Tanzanian Authorities Suspend Online Forum for 90 Days, Weeks Ahead of Electionby info@cpj.org (CPJ) on September 10, 2025
[CPJ] Nairobi -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Tanzanian authorities to lift a 90-day suspension of the popular discussion and news platform JamiiForums and to ensure that media can operate freely in the countdown to October's elections.
- Tanzanian Envoy, Algeria's Sonatrach CEO Discuss Investment Opportunities in Oil, Natural Gason September 9, 2025
[Daily News] Tanzania's Ambassador to Algeria, Iman Njalikai, has met with the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Algeria's National Oil Company, Sonatrach, Rachid Hachichi, to discuss ways the two sides can cooperate in the oil and natural gas sub-sector.
- Africa Seeks Support in Its Green Transformation to Cope With Climate Change Woeson September 9, 2025
[Daily News] Addis Ababa -- THE Tanzanian Vice President, Dr. Philip Mpango, has stated that although Africa contributes less than four percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, it remains the most affected continent by climate change.
- PM Pleads for Landslide Victory for Samiaon September 8, 2025
[Daily News] Lindi -- PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa has urged voters in the Lindi Region to elect President Samia Suluhu Hassan with a landslide majority to see through the completion of development projects.