| 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
- Singida Tightens Grip On 10 Pc Loans, Demands Resultson August 18, 2026
[Daily News] Singida -- SINGIDA Regional Secretariat has directed council officials to tighten supervision of the region's 10 per cent empowerment loan scheme, requiring closer follow-up and business training for beneficiaries to ensure the funds translate into actual income rather than idle capital.
- Mwanza Water Project Hits 70pcon August 18, 2026
[Daily News] Mwanza -- THE construction of a major water infrastructure project involving five storage tanks, transmission pipelines and two pumping stations in Mwanza City has reached 70 per cent completion.
- Appeal Court Affirms Death Penalty in Church Blaston August 18, 2026
[Daily News] Arusha -- THE Court of Appeal has upheld the death sentences imposed on six people for their roles in terrorist offences, including the bombing of Burka Roman Catholic Parish Church in Olasiti, Arusha City, which left three people dead and others injured.
- Tanzania-Saudi Put 1.32tri/ - Projects On Tableon August 18, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA and Saudi Arabia have discussed investment projects worth more than 500 million US dollars (about 1.32tri/-), as Tanzania seeks to attract Saudi capital to expand production and narrow a trade gap in which it imports about 25 times more from the Kingdom than it exports.
- Efforts Heightened to Support Youths Turn Ideas Into Businesses, Innovationson August 18, 2026
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- THE Union and Zanzibar governments are stepping up investment in education, skills development, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), entrepreneurship and other initiatives aimed at helping young people turn their ideas into businesses, innovations and employment opportunities.
- Tanzania Chairs Regional Labour Migration Committeeon August 18, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- Tanzania has taken over the chairmanship of the Regional Technical Advisory Committee on Labour Mobility for East and Horn of Africa countries from Uganda, in a move aimed at strengthening regional cooperation in managing safe, orderly and regular labour migration.
- Zambia Election - Tanzania Denies Meddlingon August 17, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE government has clarified its position following remarks by Zambian presidential candidate Mr Brian Mundubile, regarding Tanzania's role during Zambia's General Election held last Thursday.
- Six to Represent Tanzania At Miss Tourism East Africa Finalson August 17, 2026
[Daily News] Kampala -- SIX contestants representing Tanzania will be sent to the Miss Tourism East Africa 2026 finals in Kampala, Uganda, giving the country twice the number of representatives normally allocated to participating countries.
- Tanzania's Digital Rise - What the Latest Tcra Report Tells Uson August 17, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA is becoming more digital every day. From mobile phones and mobile money to internet banking, social media, online government services and digital businesses, communications technology is increasingly becoming part of our daily lives.
- Mobile Money Reshapes Economyon August 17, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- MOBILE money is becoming an increasingly important part of Tanzania's economic plumbing, with mobile-payment transactions jumping 28.3 per cent to 255.1tri/- in 2025 as digital payments spread.
- When Bongo Flava Resurfaced Complete With a Marking Schemeon August 17, 2026
[Daily News] Tanzania -- WHEN Bongo Flava marked its 30th anniversary in Dar es Salaam and Mwanza recently, the celebrations were meant to be simple acts of nostalgia.
- Tanzania's VAT Refund Revolution - the Quiet Reform That Could Unlock Billions in Private Investmenton August 17, 2026
[African Arguments] When governments unveil annual budgets, headlines focus on the big numbers: spending, growth and tax collection.
- 24 Hours to Beat Transfer Deadlineon August 14, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- MAINLAND Premier League clubs have just 24 hours left to complete their player registrations before the window for the 2026/27 season closes at 5:59 pm tomorrow.
- Afcon 2027 - for Tanzanians, By Tanzanians!on August 14, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- WHEN the Confederation of African Football awarded the hosting rights of AFCON 2027 to Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, it did more than give us 90 minutes of football.
- Tech Sector Is Engine of Future Growthon August 14, 2026
[Daily News] Tanzania -- TANZANIA wants to become one of Africa's leading digital economies and it is putting technology at the heart of its journey to Dira 2050.
- Streetlight Outages Raise Alarmon August 13, 2026
[Daily News] Geita -- THE Geita Regional Roads Board (RRB) has urged authorities responsible for street lighting to resolve persistent outages across the region.
- Ending FGM Through Women's Voiceson August 13, 2026
[Daily News] WHEN Yasinta Zakaria speaks about Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), she does not speak from theory. She speaks from memory from pain she says has stayed with her for years.
- Can Tanzania Become an Upper-Middle Income Country?on August 13, 2026
[Independent (Kampala)] Tanzania has set its sights on becoming a $1 trillion, upper-middle-income economy by mid-century. Under a long-term plan known as Vision 2050, the country is seeking to grow the size of its economy tenfold from current levels and to increase GDP per capita to $7,000 from $1,318.
- Zanzibar Steps Up Football Reforms Ahead of Afconon August 12, 2026
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR Second Vice-President, Hemed Suleiman Abdulla, has called for stronger regulations and greater investment in football as the Isles prepare for opportunities linked to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
- When Rural Women Gain Power, Families and Communities Grow Strongeron August 12, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- Talk of agriculture in many rural communities, a seed is more than something planted in the soil. It can represent food, income, family health and the future of farming. For women, however, access to resources and opportunities has often been shaped by social and economic barriers that limit their participation in decisions affecting […]
- Govt to Review Over 1,000 Laws to Attract Techon August 12, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE government plans to review more than 1,000 laws to create a regulatory framework capable of supporting artificial intelligence, digital commerce and technologydriven investment as it seeks to make Tanzania's economy more competitive.
- Faith Leaders Told to Promote Peace, Cohesionon August 11, 2026
[Daily News] Bukoba -- RELIGIOUS leaders and Tanzanians at large have been urged to safeguard and maintain the country's peace and unity.
- GPS Reveals Flamingos' Regional Migrationon August 11, 2026
[Daily News] Arusha -- TANZANIAN scientists have discovered that lesser flamingos from Lake Natron migrate across Tanzania and Kenya after fitting Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking devices on two birds to monitor their movements.
- CCM Warns Against Factions Ahead of Intra-Party Pollson August 11, 2026
[Daily News] Tanga -- RULING part CCM members have been cautioned against engaging in factional politics and using the names of senior lead- ers to gain support, as the party prepares for next year's intraparty elections.
- Taliri to Roll Out Demo Livestock Farms in Mwanzaon August 11, 2026
[Daily News] Mwanza -- THE Tanzania Livestock Research Institute (TALIRI) Mabuki is set to establish livestock demonstration farms in villages across Mwanza Region to boost modern farming practices and ensure a steady supply of raw materials to industries.
- New Financing Opportunities Emerge for Infra Projectson August 11, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA'S infrastructure ambitions are entering a new phase as the country seeks to convert development plans into bankable projects, with the Africa50 General Shareholders' Meeting and Infra for Africa Forum in Dar es Salaam providing a platform to connect national priorities with global investment capital.
- Govt Reshapes Laws to Attract Tech Investmenton August 11, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE government is reshaping its investment laws around artificial intelligence and the digital economy, seeking to attract technology-driven businesses and strengthen its position as a competitive destination for global investors.
- Only 30pc of Oil, Gas Areas Exploredon August 11, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- TANZANIA has explored only 30 per cent of its identified oil and gas prospective areas, leaving more than 370,000 square kilometres yet to be assessed for possible petroleum discoveries.
- Singida Pushes Results-Based Nutrition Budgeton August 11, 2026
[Daily News] Singida -- SINGIDA Regional Nutrition Committee has directed that the 2026/27 budget be used as a key tool for strengthening nutrition interventions and delivering measurable results in the fight against malnutrition.
- Govt Warns Against Sharing Images of Vulnerable Childrenon August 11, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups has warned content creators, journalists and the public against sharing images or videos of vulnerable children, saying the practice violates the law and can leave lasting harm on their lives.



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