The United Republic of Tanzania is an interesting and beautiful country located on the eastern side of Africa. Formerly known as the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar, Tanzania is renowned for its geographical diversity. It is blessed with enamoring landscapes, vast expanses of dense forest, magnificent mountain peaks and exquisite species of flora and fauna.
Mentioned below are some important facts about Tanzania that will help you understand the country and its culture better.
1. Spread over an area of 945,000 square kilometers, Tanzania has a population of 29 million.
2. Tanzania is bordered by Kenya and Uganda on the North, Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo on the west, Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique on the South, and the Indian Ocean on the East.
3. Tanzania became independent from British colonial rule on December 9, 1961.
4. The entire country is divided into 26 regions and ninety-eight districts.
5. It is an ethnically diverse nation with more than 120 ethnic groups. Important among these are Sukuma, Nyamezi, Hehe, Bena, Gogo and Haya. Islam and Christianity are the two most important religions. Major languages include Kiswahili and English.
6. Economy of the country is mainly driven by agriculture. Tanzania is a major exporter of products like coffee, cotton, tea, sisal, cashew nuts, tobacco, seaweed, cloves and fish products. It has vast amounts of natural resources including gold and diamond deposits.
7. Important tourist activities include a hike to the peak of Mount. Kilimanjaro and a safari in some of the biggest wildlife parks in Africa. Significant national parks in Tanzania include the famous Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Selous Game Reserve, Mikumi National Park and the Gombe National Park.
8. It is home to some of the biggest and deepest lakes in Africa. These include the Lake Victoria and Lake Tanganyika. Mt. Kilimanjaro, present in the northeast part of the country, is the highest peak in Africa.
Monthly Archives: November 2011
Zanzibar – The Jewel of the Indian Ocean
Zanzibar is made up of 2 islands including Pemba and Unguja (also known as Zanzibar Island) as well as 50 little islands. Unguja Island is the more developed of the 2 islands and has the majority of Zanzibar’s population.
Two main reasons to visit Zanzibar is the stunning beaches and the culture and history of one of the rare functioning ancient towns – Stone Town. Stone Town is known for its winding, maze like streets and noisy markets. Stone Town is a World Heritage Site and since being named as such has received some much needed attention.
Zanzibar’s beaches are well known for its magnificent white sand and warm azure waters. The islands are bordered by coral reefs full of marine like. This combined with excellent visibility make Zanzibar one of the most popular spots for scuba divers and snorkellers. For those looking for sharks, Zanzibar is nirvana, as the coral reefs offer numerous spots for many species including reef sharks, tiger and lemon sharks, white sharks hammerheads and the elusive whale shark.
Because Zanzibar is located in the tropics the island is subject to some rather extreme weather. From July until October the level of humidity goes down and the temperature hovers somewhere around 25 degrees Celsius. There is a little bit of rain but it doesn’t normally last long and the sun comes out within a few minutes. This is a quieter time in Zanzibar so if you like peace and quiet this is a perfect time of the year.
November to March are peak travel months as the weather is hot and very humid and there is very little rain. Most of the population is Islam and because of this the Muslim festival of Ramadhan is strictly followed in December and January and many restaurants and bars are closed over this time. The holiday resorts will stay open so there isn’t a lack of things to do.
April to June is monsoon season in Zanzibar and up and down the coast is battered with pelting rain. Same as July to October the rain doesn’t last all day and there is still a lot of time in the day where the sun does shine. Quite a few hotels and resorts are closed during this period but the ones that do stay open offer greatly discounted rates.
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