| 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
- How Vision 2025 Propels PPP Projectson June 22, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE DDC Kariakoo Business Complex towers above one of East Africa's busiest commercial districts as a reminder of a development idea Tanzania embraced more than two decades ago.
- Media Must Balance Truth, National Image, Says Veteran Journalist Mwaffison June 22, 2026
[Daily News] DAR ES SALAAM -- IN an age when headlines can circle the globe within seconds and public perceptions influence investment, tourism and international relations, the media's role in shaping a country's image has never been more significant.
- Sicpa - Strong Partnerships Key to Tanzania's Development Ambitionson June 22, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- SICPA Tanzania has said that Tanzania's development ambitions depend on strong systems that build trust, safeguard product quality and promote fair competition in the marketplace.
- One Budget, Millions of Digital Opportunitieson June 22, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- WHEN the Minister for Finance presented the government budget for the 2026/27 financial year, many Tanzanians focused on the figures--how much money would be spent and where it would go. However, behind the numbers lies a bigger story.
- UK Supports Tanzania's Ipu Hostingon June 22, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- AS preparations gather momentum for the 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly set for Arusha in October 2026, the UK House of Commons has pledged its support for the event and reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening parliamentary cooperation with Tanzania.
- Tanzania Prepares Tourism Frontline for Influx of International Visitorson June 22, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TOURISM service providers have been urged to maintain high standards of professionalism, efficiency and customer care as Tanzania prepares to host a series of major international events expected to attract thousands of visitors over the next two years.
- Strengthening Domestic Financing for FPon June 22, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- AS Tanzania continues to strengthen its health system and advance efforts to reduce preventable maternal deaths, Members of Parliament have reaffirmed the importance of increasing domestic financing for family planning (FP) services and commodities to ensure sustainable access to reproductive health care for all Tanzanians.
- Namibia President's State Visit to Tz More Than Routine Diplomatic Engagementon June 22, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE state visit of Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of Namibia, to Tanzania from Friday to yesterday was more than a routine diplomatic engagement.
- Cecafa Under-17 Championship - Serengeti Girls Crush South Sudan, Face Uganda in Finalon June 22, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- SERENGETI Girls have booked their place in the CECAFA Under-17 Championship final after a commanding 4-0 victory over South Sudan at the KMC Complex in Dar es Salaam yesterday. The result sets up a meeting with Uganda on Tuesday.
- 'Time to Liberate Our Economies'on June 22, 2026
[Daily News] DODOMA -- NAMIBIA President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for strengthened bilateral cooperation between Tanzania and Namibia to advance "economic liberation" for the two Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states and the wider African continent.
- Doctors Push Radical Health System Shake Up for 2050on June 22, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA'S medical practitioners have issued a bold call for a fundamental redesign of the country's health system by 2050, demanding a shift that would decentralise specialist care, accelerate digital medicine and overhaul how healthcare is financed and delivered.
- Moi Rolls Out Robotic Surgery Revolution in Tanzaniaon June 22, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA is set for a major leap in specialist medicine as the Muhimbili Orthopaedic and Neurological Institute (MOI) moves to roll out robotic surgery and advanced procedures that could sharply cut overseas medical referrals.
- Mwanza-Dodoma Flights Signal New Era of National Connectivityon June 22, 2026
[Daily News] Mwanza -- FOR decades, travelling between Tanzania's major economic and administrative centres often involved long journeys, unpredictable schedules and high transport costs. Although road networks remain the foundation of domestic mobility, the rapid growth of air transport is reshaping how people connect, conduct business and access […]
- Tanzania Takes Lead On Climate Mobilityon June 22, 2026
[Daily News] Berlin -- TANZANIA has been selected to coordinate Africa's Climate Mobility Agenda, a move that places the country at the forefront of efforts to address the growing challenges of climate-induced migration and displacement across the continent.
- My Christian Father, My Muslim Mother, and My Country's Truthby info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) on June 20, 2026
[allAfrica] My father is a devout Lutheran. My mother is a practicing Muslim. I was educated at a Catholic school. This is not an unusual story in Tanzania - it is a very ordinary one.
- 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.


