Tanzania
Also known as United Republic of Tanzania, tz, United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar, tza, Tanzania, United Republic of
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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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Tanzania, oficialmente la República Unida de Tanzania (en suajili Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania; en inglés, United Republic of Tanzania), es un país situado en la costa este de África Central. Limita al norte con Kenia y Uganda, al oeste con Ruanda, Burundi, la República Democrática del Congo, con el cual no tiene una frontera terrestre, ya que el lago Tanganica los divide, con Zambia, Malaui (con el que mantiene una reclamación territorial sobre el lago Malaui), Mozambique y al este con el océano Índico. Su capital es Dodoma. El nombre del país proviene de la unión de las palabras «Tanganica» y «Zanzíbar». La actual República Unida de Tanzania nació el 26 de abril de 1964, cuando Tanganica, que había formado la colonia alemana del África Oriental Alemana y luego pasó a manos británicas al finalizar la Primera Guerra Mundial, se independizó el 9 de diciembre de 1961 y la República de Zanzíbar, la cual logró su independencia de la corona británica el 10 de diciembre de 1963, uniéndose en un solo Estado. Tanzania se caracteriza, diferenciándose así de sus vecinos, por su resistencia a la dominación colonial británica y por no reconocer al inglés como lengua oficial. En cambio el país ha impulsado una serie de reformas que si bien faltan por completar; plantea un Estado independiente propio, autónomo y soberano basado en los valores africanos, de allí la importancia del suajili como única lengua oficial como forma de unir al pueblo tanzano».
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