Tanzania Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Tanzania (ISO: TZ) and the capital city, Dodoma. This page enables you to explore Tanzania and its land boundaries in total: 4,161 km. You may also view the border countries of Tanzania (total: 8, Burundi 589 km, Democratic Republic of the Congo 479 km, Kenya 775 km, Malawi 512 km, Mozambique 840 km, Rwanda 222 km, Uganda 391 km, Zambia 353 km with its area of total: 947,300 sq km; land: 885,800 sq km, water: 61,500 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Tanzania Google Maps & Facts
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Geographical facts about Tanzania including Dodoma, the capital city of Tanzania |
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| Name of the country: | Tanzania | Capital city: | Dodoma |
| Geographical coordinates of Tanzania: | 6 00 S, 35 00 E | Geographical coordinates of Dodoma: | 6 48 S 39 17 E |
| Location of Tanzania: | Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, between Kenya and Mozambique | Continent / area: | Africa |
| The area of Tanzania: | total: 947,300 sq km; land: 885,800 sq km, water: 61,500 sq km | Area comparative of Tanzania: | more than six times the size of Georgia; slightly larger than twice the size of California |
| The elevation data of Tanzania: | mean elevation: 1,018 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m, highest point: Kilimanjaro 5,895 m | The climate of Tanzania: | varies from tropical along coast to temperate in highlands |
| Land use of Tanzania: | agricultural land: 43.7%; arable land 14.3%; permanent crops 2.3%; permanent pasture 27.1%; forest: 37.3%; other: 19% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 1,840 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Tanzania: | Kilimanjaro is the highest point in Africa and one of only two mountains on the continent that has glaciers (the other is Mount Kenya); bordered by three of the largest lakes on the continent: Lake Victoria (the world’s second-largest freshwater lake) in the north, Lake Tanganyika (the world’s second deepest) in the west, and Lake Nyasa (Lake Malawi) in the southwest | The terrain of Tanzania: | plains along coast; central plateau; highlands in north, south |
| Land boundaries of Tanzania: | total: 4,161 km | Borders countries of Tanzania: | Burundi 589 km, Democratic Republic of the Congo 479 km, Kenya 775 km, Malawi 512 km, Mozambique 840 km, Rwanda 222 km, Uganda 391 km, Zambia 353 km |
| Maritime claims of Tanzania: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: 200 nautical miles | ||
Fast Facts about Tanzania
Are you traveling to Tanzania? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Africa, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, between Kenya and Mozambique.
Did you know that the legal system of Tanzania is English common law; judicial review of legislative acts limited to matters of interpretation?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Tanzania, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 86,472 km, paved: 7,092 km, unpaved: 79,380 km (2010)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: DAR ES SALAAM (capital) 5.116 million; Mwanza 838,000 (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 31.6% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Tanzania: 52,482,726 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 2.77% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Kiswahili or Swahili (official language), Kiunguja (name for Swahili in Zanzibar), English (official language, primary language of commerce, administration, and higher education), Arabic (widely spoken in Zanzibar), many local languages. Note: Kiswahili (Swahili) is the mother tongue of the Bantu people living in Zanzibar and nearby coastal Tanzania; although Kiswahili is Bantu in structure and origin, its vocabulary draws on a variety of sources including Arabic and English; it has become the lingua franca of central and eastern Africa; the first language of most people is one of the local languages. These days, Tanzania has to face a net migration rate of -0.5 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Tanzania nowadays; 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.
The right to vote in Tanzania can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Tanzania; if a child is born abroad, the father must be a citizen of Tanzania. Dual citizenship recognized: no. Residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years.
In case if you plan to visit Tanzania for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Tanzania are: Union Day (Tanganyika and Zanzibar), 26 April (1964).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Tanzania, these are the most likely dangers you might face: flooding on the central plateau during the rainy season; droughtvolcanism: limited volcanic activity; Ol Doinyo Lengai (elev. 2,962 m) has emitted lava in recent years; other historically active volcanoes include Kieyo and Meru. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Dodoma and/or Tanzania?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Tanzania, the population has to face a death rate of 7.8 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Tanzania
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Tanzania. Here they are: Kiswahili or Swahili (official language), Kiunguja (name for Swahili in Zanzibar), English (official language, primary language of commerce, administration, and higher education), Arabic (widely spoken in Zanzibar), many local languages. Note: Kiswahili (Swahili) is the mother tongue of the Bantu people living in Zanzibar and nearby coastal Tanzania; although Kiswahili is Bantu in structure and origin, its vocabulary draws on a variety of sources including Arabic and English; it has become the lingua franca of central and eastern Africa; the first language of most people is one of the local languages.
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .tz
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; varies from tropical along coast to temperate in highlands.
Its capital city is Dodoma, where the local time zone is UTC+3, which is 8 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Dodoma: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Tanzania; mean elevation: 1,018 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m, highest point: Kilimanjaro 5,895 m. The length of its total coastline are: 1,424 km and the length of the land boundaries is total: 4,161 km.
Current environmental issues in Tanzania; soil degradation; deforestation; desertification; destruction of coral reefs threatens marine habitats; recent droughts affected marginal agriculture; wildlife threatened by illegal hunting and trade, especially for ivory.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: flooding on the central plateau during the rainy season; droughtvolcanism: limited volcanic activity; Ol Doinyo Lengai (elev. 2,962 m) has emitted lava in recent years; other historically active volcanoes include Kieyo and Meru.
For your traveling options, there are 166 (2013) airports and N/A heliports in Tanzania all together with (Lake Tanganyika, Lake Victoria, and Lake Nyasa (Lake Malawi) are the principal avenues of commerce with neighboring countries; the rivers are not navigable) (2011) waterways, and roadways in total: total: 86,472 km, paved: 7,092 km, unpaved: 79,380 km (2010).
Background of Tanzania
Like every nation, Tanzania also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; Shortly after achieving independence from Britain in the early 1960s, Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form the United Republic of Tanzania in 1964. One-party rule ended in 1995 with the first democratic elections held in the country since the 1970s. Zanzibar’s semi-autonomous status and popular opposition led to two contentious elections since 1995, which the ruling party won despite international observers’ claims of voting irregularities. The formation of a government of national unity between Zanzibar’s two leading parties succeeded in minimizing electoral tension in 2010. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
