Tanzania
Country facts:
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Languages:
Kiswahili and English are the official languages.
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Time zone:
GMT +3
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Electricity:
230 volts, 50Hz. Square or round three-pin plugs are used.
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Area:
*
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Population:
40454000
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Currency:
The official unit of currency is the Tanzanian shilling (Tsh) and there are no smaller denominations.
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Religion:
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Government:
Republic
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Phone code:
+255
Tanzania is a country found on the Eastern part of Africa. Some of the most popular African tourist destinations are in fact, found in Tanzania e.g. Zanzibar, Serengeti, Kilimanjaro, amongst others.
Tanzania is famous for its national parks wherein you can observe several different kinds of flora and fauna that Africa is known for. The usual entrance fee to most of the parks is a hundred US dollars, more often than not inclusive of a tour plus one night accommodation. The Ruaha National Park and the Serengeti National Park are examples of the popular Tanzanian national parks where hundreds of bird species and a variety of wildlife such as zebras, crocodiles, lions, leopards, gazelles, and so on may be seen.
Tourists who wish to have some fun in the sun right on the beach will also become interested in travelling to Tanzania as there are several pristine beaches in the country. Imagine palm trees, white sand and the beautiful waters of the Indian Ocean – you'll enjoy them all in Tanzania.
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