| 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
- Dr Kijaji in Fort Ikoma to Grace the Launch of Serengeti Golf Courseon October 19, 2026
[Daily News] Fort Ikoma -- THE Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr Ashatu Kijaji, has today, October 17, 2026, arrived at Fort Ikoma to grace the official opening of the 18-hole Serengeti National Park Golf Course tomorrow, October 18, in Serengeti District, Mara Region.
- Ncu Invests 3.2bn/ - in Cotton Ginnery Rehabilitationon October 19, 2026
[Daily News] Mwanza -- NYANZA Cooperative Union (NCU-1984 Ltd) has invested more than 3.2bn/- from its internally generated revenue to rehabilitate a cotton ginnery, in a move aimed at increasing processing capacity and adding value to farmers' produce.
- Drogba Backs Culture-Rich Afconon October 19, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- FORMER Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker, Didier Drogba, has urged Tanzania to make the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) a lasting experience for visitors by showcasing the country's tourism, culture and cuisine beyond the football matches.
- Coffee Sector Urged to Drive Tanzania's Vision 2050on October 19, 2026
[Daily News] Kilimanjaro -- COFFEE stakeholders have been urged to boost production, strengthen trade and invest in research to increase the sector's contribution to Tanzania's ambition of becoming a 1 trillion US dollar, upper-middle-income economy under Vision 2050.
- Anaesthesia Fears Delay Surgeries At Bugandoon October 19, 2026
[Daily News] Mwanza -- FEAR of anaesthesia, fuelled by misconceptions about its safety, is among the challenges facing Bugando Zonal Referral Hospital, with some patients postponing or abandoning surgical procedures until their conditions become more complicated.
- NBS Calls for Data-Driven Economic Planningon October 19, 2026
[Daily News] Manyara -- TANZANIANS have been urged to rely on official statistics when planning economic activities and making investment decisions, with the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) stressing the importance of accurate data in guiding development and resource allocation.
- Gas Firm Opens Opportunities for People With Disabilitieson October 19, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- PEOPLE with disabilities are being encouraged to explore business opportunities in clean cooking energy, including gas cylinder sales and distribution, through an initiative by Taifa Gas aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and economic inclusion.
- Kisiki Hai Programme Revives Farms, Improves Harvestson October 19, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- The initiative to regenerate over 32 million trees across 500,000 hectares of farmland undergoing restoration in various regions of the country is beginning to bear fruit, with farmers in Dodoma reporting improved maize harvests, better soil fertility and increased water retention following the regeneration of trees on their farms.
- Govt Tightens Screening Amid Ebola Outbreakon October 19, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE government has strengthened health screening and surveillance for international travellers entering Tanzania following an Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and a recent case involving a patient who travelled from the country to Kenya.
- Mwinyi Calls for Action On Biodiversity Pledgeson October 19, 2026
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR President Hussein Mwinyi has called for concrete action, sustainable financing and community participation to translate global biodiversity commitments into tangible results that protect ecosystems and benefit local communities.
- Brela Urges Military Institutions to Protect Innovationson October 16, 2026
[Daily News] Morogoro -- THE Business Registrations and Licensing Agency (BRELA) has urged military and security institutions to register and legally protect their innovations to establish ownership, prevent unauthorised use and enhance the value of their products and services.
- Govt Calls Tanzanians to Support Local Industrieson October 16, 2026
[Daily News] Mwanza -- The Minister for Information, Arts, Culture and Sports, Paul Makonda, has urged Tanzanians to support local investors by purchasing and valuing locally manufactured goods, saying the move is vital to economic growth, industrial development and job creation.
- Ulega Calls for Measures to Decongest Prisonson October 16, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- Minister for Constitution and Legal Affairs Abdallah Ulega has directed prosecutors to expedite case reviews, reduce delays and ensure suspects who qualify are granted bail in accordance with the law to ease congestion in prisons and remand facilities.
- Korea-Trained Tanzanians Urged to Drive Sustainable Developmenton October 16, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- KOREA-TRAINED Tanzanian professionals have been urged to apply the knowledge and skills acquired through development cooperation programmes to improve healthcare, strengthen institutions and enhance community livelihoods.
- The Uhuru Torch Must Keep Its Unifying Flameon October 16, 2026
[Daily News] Tanzania -- The Uhuru Torch is one of the most revered national symbols of Tanzania. It is much more than just a historical artifact as it represents freedom, enlightenment, unity, hope and peace.
- Mwanza RC Urges Institutions to Improve Access to Informationon October 16, 2026
[Daily News] Mwanza -- Mwanza Regional Commissioner Salum Hamdun has urged public institutions to improve access to information and strengthen cooperation with the media to promote investment, stimulate economic activity and accelerate national development.
- Technology, Good Governance Key to Stronger Saccos in Africaon October 16, 2026
[Daily News] AS financial services increasingly move towards digital platforms, savings and credit cooperative societies (SACCOs) across Africa face growing pressure to modernise their operations, strengthen accountability and develop services that respond to the needs of a younger generation.
- Twiga Model Endures As North Mara Licence Renewed for 15 Yearson October 16, 2026
[Daily News] Mara -- For the people of Tarime, the renewal of Barrick's mining licences for another 15 years is more than an extension of a commercial arrangement. It offers a test of whether a mining model built on government participation, community investment and shared economic interests can sustain a more constructive relationship between a major gold […]
- Nyerere's Legacy Lives On As Tz Unleashes DIRA 2050on October 16, 2026
[Daily News] Tanzania -- Tanzania's ambition to build a one trillion US dollar- economy by 2050 rests on a fundamental requirement: the ability to generate reliable energy to power industries, expand production and improve the livelihoods of its people.
- Govt Backs Date Palm Researchon October 16, 2026
[Daily News] Tanga -- The government has pledged full support for research into date palm cultivation in Tanzania, in a move aimed at reducing reliance on imports and creating new income opportunities for farmers in droughtprone regions.
- C-CEOs Forum Key Takeaways Expose the Real Test of Implementing DIRA 2050on October 16, 2026
[Daily News] Arusha -- Tanzania's ambition to build a one trillion dollar- economy by 2050 will depend partly on how effectively public institutions translate national priorities into results.
- Barker Lauds Simba's Firepoweron October 16, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Simba Head Coach Steve Barker has lauded his side's attacking sharpness after they thrashed Mashujaa 6-1 in a Mainland Premier League match at Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday.
- Makonda Orders Speed-Up Malya College Expansion Projecton October 16, 2026
[Daily News] Mwanza -- Minister for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports Paul Makonda has ordered contractors to accelerate construction of new infrastructure projects worth 32bn/- at Malya Sports College in Kwimba District. He has set an April deadline for completion.
- VP Orders Fast-Tracking of Youth Employment Integrationon October 16, 2026
[Daily News] Sumbawanga -- Vice-President Deogratius Ndejembi has directed ministries and public institutions to accelerate the integration of youth employment systems, to enable young Tanzanians to access jobs, internships, tenders and other economic opportunities through a single platform.
- Unesco Boosts Learning With 4,000 Bookson October 16, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- UNESCO has donated 4,000 supplementary books on health and well-being to the Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE), seeking to strengthen primary school pupils' knowledge and provided a computer server to enhance online teacher training.
- Government Pushes 37.55bn/ - Water Project in Mwanzaon October 16, 2026
[Daily News] Mwanza -- The government-funded 37.55bn/- piped water project linking Ukiliguru, Kolomije and Usagara to Sumve in Misungwi District has reached 46 per cent completion and is expected to improve access to clean and safe water for more than 85,468 people in Mwanza Region.
- Samia Calls for Unity, Solidarityon October 16, 2026
[Daily News] Tanzania -- President Samia Suluhu Hassan has urged Tanzanians to preserve and pass on the values of peace, unity and solidarity championed by the Father of the Nation, Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere, to future generations.
- Govt Orders Crackdown On Book Piracyon October 16, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- The government has given public institutions two weeks to agree on concrete measures to combat book piracy and protect the intellectual property rights of writers and publishers, warning that it will not tolerate practices undermining the country's book industry.
- Myths About Moisturizing Oily Skinon October 16, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Are you tired of dealing with oily skin that seems impossible to moisturize without making it look greasy? In this post, we're going to debunk 5 common myths about moisturizing oily skin and show you the importance of using the right products.
- Tanzania Orders Vaccination of All Livestock As Identification Campaign Rages On Countrywideon October 16, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Tanzanian government has ordered compulsory vaccination of all livestock in Tanzania, warning against excuses and obstruction as it prepares to enter the second year of the national livestock vaccination and identification campaign.



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