| 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
- Experts See Egypt Deal Lifting Farmingon July 20, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- ANALYSTS are optimistic that Tanzania will boost agricultural productivity and strengthen its role as a regional logistics hub after President Abdel Fattah El Sisi's state visit deepened cooperation in irrigation, trade and infrastructure.
- Tz Women Ready for Namibia Quadrangular Cricket Series Campaignon July 20, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA Cricket Association has announced a 14-player squad for the Capricorn Eagles T20I Series in Windhoek, Namibia, with captain Neema Justine Pius leading the national women's side in the tournament scheduled to run from tomorrow to Thursday.
- Mwinjuma Calls for Grassroots Football Tournaments Nationwideon July 20, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- DEPUTY Minister for Information, Arts, Culture and Sports, Hamisi Mwinjuma (pictured), has called on leaders across the nation to organise grassroots football tournaments, saying they are essential for identifying talent and creating opportunities for young players.
- Taca to Expand Chess Drive in Shoolson July 20, 2026
[Daily News] Arusha -- THE Tanzania Chess Association (TACA) will distribute chessboards to five schools in every region as part of a nationwide initiative to expand the game and identify young talent.
- Kigoma-Tabora SGR Launch - Bright Future Beckonson July 20, 2026
[Daily News] Kigoma -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan is today expected to lay the foundation stone for the construction of the Tabora-Kigoma Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), a multi-billion-dollar project that residents say will open a new chapter of economic growth by improving transport, trade and investment.
- All of Africa Today - July 20, 2026by info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) on July 20, 2026
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- Tanzanian Names Its Key Priorities in Accelerating the Implementation of the New Urban Agendaon July 20, 2026
[Daily News] New York -- THE Tanzanian government has identified three key priorities that will guide the accelerated implementation of the New Urban Agenda through 2036.
- Samia, El-Sisi Broaden Tieson July 20, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan and her Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in energy, transport, healthcare, science and technology following high-level talks held at the State House in Dar es Salaam yesterday.
- Egypt Pledges to Fast-Track Joint Strategic Projectson July 20, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- EGYPTIAN President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has pledged to accelerate the implementation of a series of joint economic projects with Tanzania as the two countries seek to deepen trade, investment and regional connectivity.
- Mwinyi Appoints High Court Judgeson July 17, 2026
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- PRESIDENT Hussein Mwinyi has appointed three High Court judges and made key appointments to senior government positions as part of efforts to strengthen governance and public administration.
- Rural Water Coverage Rises to 85pcon July 17, 2026
[Daily News] Mwanza -- ACCESS to clean and safe water in rural areas has increased from 64 per cent to 85.2 per cent under the first phase of the Sustainable Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Programme (SRWSSP), benefiting more than 10.2 million Tanzanians, the government has said.
- Tanzania Urges SADC to Stick On Unity When Tackling Global Challengeson July 17, 2026
[Daily News] Salima -- THE Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states have been urged to strengthen purposeful unity in addressing emerging global challenges that could have far-reaching impacts on regional security and economic stability if not properly managed.
- Tanzanian Businesses Set Sights On Afcon's Opportunities in Trade, Tourism, Employmenton July 17, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- T9 Media and Communications Company has urged Tanzanian businesses to begin preparing for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), describing the tournament as a major economic opportunity expected to boost trade, investment and employment.
- Tanzania Tables Its Target to Provide Clean Water to All Villages By 2031on July 17, 2026
[Daily News] N'djamena -- TANZANIA has set a target to ensure every village in the country has access to basic clean and safe water services by 2031, with the government turning to strategic investments, digital innovation and private sector partnerships to transform the water sector.
- WHO Insists Tanzanians to Uphold Peace Since Without It No Essential Healthcare Services Can Reach Communities in Need.on July 17, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- WORLD Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Professor Mohamed Janabi, has warned that without peace and security, essential healthcare services, including medicines, vaccines and health workers, cannot effectively reach communities in need.
- Can Marriage and Personal Dreams Grow Together?on July 16, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- A recent social media debate on marriage roles has reignited conversations across the country about whether couples can successfully balance household responsibilities with careers and personal ambitions.
- Tanzania Steps Up Drive for Clean Transporton July 16, 2026
[Daily News] New York -- TANZANIA is stepping up efforts to promote clean transport through tax and legislative reforms designed to accelerate the adoption of electric and gas-powered vehicles, Speaker of the National Assembly, Mussa Zungu, has said.
- Govt to Replicate Successful Wash System Nationwideon July 16, 2026
[Daily News] Morogoro -- THE government has pledged to replicate successful Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) systems developed under the WASH Systems for Health (WS4H) Programme nationwide, saying the initiative has established a strong foundation for sustainable and climate resilient service delivery.
- Arusha Residents Get Free Health Checks As Seven-Day Medical Outreach Camp Beginson July 16, 2026
[Daily News] Arusha -- MINISTER for Information, Arts, Culture and Sports, who is also the Member of Parliament for Arusha Urban, Paul Makonda has announced that financially disadvantaged residents of Arusha City will receive free annual health screenings and medical treatment.
- Tanzania Intensifies Efforts to Tackle the Burden of Malnutrition, Curb Rising Cases of Obesityon July 16, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA has intensified efforts to tackle the growing double burden of malnutrition by addressing undernutrition while curbing rising cases of overweight, obesity and diet-related non-communicable diseases.
- Tanzania Orders Immediate Closure of a Factory Producing Banned Plastic Bagson July 16, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzanian government has ordered the immediate closure of an illegal plastic bag manufacturing factory in Chanika, Dar es Salaam, after it was found producing banned plastic carrier bags in violation of the country's environmental laws.
- Diamond Platnumz Posts Mystery Woman As Wife, Zuchu Confirms Divorceon July 15, 2026
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- Tourism Earnings Hit 11.598tri/-on July 15, 2026
[Daily News] Tanzania -- TANZANIA'S tourism industry generated a record 4.41 billion US dollars (about 11.598tri/-) in 2025 as higher visitor spending outpaced growth in international arrivals, underscoring the country's success in attracting higher-value tourists.
- Local Electric Vehicle Revolution Begins With Landmark Manufacturing Investment, Innovationon July 15, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA has taken a significant step towards building a cleaner, more industrialised and technology-driven economy following the establishment of the country's first electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant. The investment has been welcomed by the Government as a milestone that is expected to accelerate industrialisation, […]
- How SBL Is Investing in Tanzania's Youth to Build a Better Futureon July 15, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- "THE future belongs to those who prepare for it today." While this saying popularised by Malcom X has endured for generations, its relevance has perhaps never been greater than it is today.
- Free Health Services Today, Stronger Tanzania Tomorrowon July 15, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- ONE of the greatest mistakes many people make is believing that feeling healthy means they are healthy. Unfortunately, many dangerous diseases develop quietly, showing no warning signs until they have already caused significant damage.
- The Future of Investment in Tanzania Begins With Katavi Region Todayon July 15, 2026
[Daily News] DID you know that one of Tanzania's most promising investment destinations remains among its least explored?
- How Xi Jinping's Chinese Dream Stretches Beyond China's Borderson July 15, 2026
[Daily News] China -- WHEN the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, introduced the concept of the Chinese Dream, many observers initially viewed it as a domestic political slogan focused primarily on China's national rejuvenation.
- How Tanzania's Nickel Strategy Could Transform Global Clean Energy Supply Chainson July 15, 2026
[Daily News] Tanzania -- THE global transition toward green energy is triggering a massive shift in Africa's industrial landscape. No longer content with exporting raw, unprocessed commodities, Tanzania is transforming its industrial sector by shifting from raw mineral exports to domestic processing.
- Tanzania Calls for Stronger Climate Warningson July 15, 2026
[Daily News] Arusha -- TANZANIA has called for stronger early warning systems and climate services across Eastern Africa, stressing that effective disaster preparedness depends on making climate information available, accessible and applicable to all users.


