Tansania
Also known as United Republic of Tanzania, tz, United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar, tza, Tanzania, United Republic of
Staat in Ostafrika
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Tanzania is a large East African country bordered by eight nations and the Indian Ocean, with a population of approximately 67.5 million people. It holds the distinction of being the most populous country located entirely south of the equator, giving it significant demographic importance in the African continent.
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Country
- Capital
- Dodoma
- Population
- 68,153,004
- Region
Travel guide
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thumb|375px|A map showing the visa requirements of Tanzania, with countries in green having visa-free access
See
Safaris in Tanzania can be put into two categories, the Northern Circuit (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara and Tarangire) and the Southern Circuit (Selous, Mikumi and Ruaha). This is an oversimplification though and does not include other interesting, but harder to reach, parks such as Katavi and Gombe, to name just two. For tourists, the first two groupings are more accessible, as a variety of packages are offered by several tour companies.
Do
thumb|Dhow and anchor, [[Zanzibar]] There are loads of National Parks for those wanting to watch Tanzania's wildlife. You can gain entry for around US$100 and benefit from a tour (and perhaps a night's accommodation). The better parks, though packed with tourists, are found in the north of the country. Ruaha National Park is the best in the south (locals actually say this is the best park, especially if you want to see wild animals as opposed to semi-tame ones in the northern parks). Don't just be sucked into the tourist circuit in the north; the south offers great parks and towns (base yourself in Iringa), and you will feel less of a tourist and more of a guest if you travel this way. Scuba diving in and around Pemba and Zanzibar is another good experience. You can also visit numerous historical Slave Trade sites located in Bagamoyo, which could make for an interesting, if a little depressing, excursion. Beaches: Tanzania has some of the best, most unspoiled beaches in the world. They are stunning, with their white sand, palm trees, and cool Indian Ocean water! Kayak the beautiful coastal waters with a tour operator. Tanzania has two of the best Stone Age sites in the world: Isimila Gorge (near Iringa) and the earliest known examples of human art among the rock paintings, near Kolo, north of Kondoa, Dodoma -- some of which are reckoned to be around 30,000 years old. Kilimanjaro is one of Tanzania's main attractions. Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. Many visitor…
Eat
thumb|Tanzanian (Dar es Salaam) [[street food]] Produce is often of very high quality. Meat and milk can prove difficult for western taste and diets, so be sure that all meat is cooked through. At hotels, you won't have any trouble, but if you venture into small villages, make sure that all water is filtered or boiled before drinking and all fruits and vegetables are peeled before eating. Local dishes include Mtori - cooked beef and bananas - and Mchicha, a vegetable stew with meat or fish in it. If there is anything that can be called Tanzania's national dish, then Ugali would most likely win out. A polenta-style dish made with corn flour, it accompanies cooked meat and a variety of stews, and it's eaten with your hands. Recipes vary from village to village, and everyone has their own way of making it. Many foreigners find it bland and unappealing, but it's worth a try, and some upscale establishments serve it. Street food is also cheap and plentiful. Barbecued corn on the cob is very nice, as are the chips (fries), cooked over a roaring fire. Mandazi is a sweet doughnut-styled food that is mostly made fresh each morning. Great with coffee in the morning, it makes an ideal snack. Tanzania's large South Asian community ensures that a great variety of restaurants offer cuisine from all parts of that region of the globe. All eateries near Hindu temples (particularly in Dar) are a good bet. Just watch where the local Indians go to eat, and you won't be disappointed. Most of the …
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Tansania ([tanzaˈniːa], auch [tanˈzaːni̯a], amtlich Vereinigte Republik Tansania, Swahili Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania) ist ein Staat in Ostafrika. Er liegt am Indischen Ozean und grenzt an Kenia und Uganda im Norden, Ruanda, Burundi und die DR Kongo im Westen und Sambia, Malawi und Mosambik im Süden. Tansania ist seit der Unabhängigkeit vom Vereinigten Königreich am 9. Dezember 1961 Mitgliedstaat des Commonwealth of Nations. Das Land ist mit knapp 56 Millionen Einwohnern das nach Bevölkerung fünftgrößte Land Afrikas. Hauptstadt des Staates ist Dodoma, die größte Stadt ist jedoch die Küstenstadt Daressalam; weitere große Städte sind Mwanza, Arusha, Mbeya, Morogoro und Tanga. Tanganjika (das Festlandgebiet mit der Insel Mafia umfassend) wurde 1961 von der Mandatsmacht Großbritannien unabhängig und verband sich 1964 mit Sansibar (Inseln Pemba und Unguja) zu Tansania, dessen Landesname aus Tanganjika, Sansibar sowie der Bezeichnung Azania zusammengesetzt ist.
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