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Officially the United Republic of Tanzania…. Tanzania is an East African country within the the continent’s Great Lakes region. It borders Uganda to the north; known for its vast wilderness areas. They include the plains of Serengeti National Park, a safari mecca populated by the “big five” game (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino), and Kilimanjaro National Park, home to Africa’s highest mountain. Offshore lie the tropical islands of Zanzibar, with Arabic influences, and Mafia, with a marine park home to whale sharks and coral reefs. 

Capital: Dodoma

Dialing Code: +255

Currency: Tanzanian Shillin

Population: 63.59 million (2021)

Continent: Africa

Official Languages: Swahili, English, Arabic

Tourism: Serengeti National Park, Unguja, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

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