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Tanzania — silhouette, capital and facts
Tanzania is in Africa and its capital is Dodoma. With about 65 million people and 945,087 km², it ranks 30th in area and 23rd in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Tanzania, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Dodoma
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- about 65 million
- Area
- 945,087 km²
- Language
- Swahili and English
- Currency
- Tanzanian shilling
- Flag colors
- green, yellow, black, blue
Borders
Tanzania shares a land border with 8 countries: Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique.
Fun facts about Tanzania
- Kilimanjaro, at 5,895 m, is Africa's highest mountain and a freestanding volcano.
- Olduvai Gorge has yielded hominid fossils, and Laetoli preserves footprints 3.6 million years old.
- Queen singer Freddie Mercury was born in Zanzibar in 1946.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Tanzania?
The capital of Tanzania is Dodoma.
Which continent is Tanzania in?
Tanzania is in Africa.
Which countries border Tanzania?
Tanzania shares a land border with 8 countries: Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Tanzania?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Tanzania is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Tanzania?
Kilimanjaro, at 5,895 m, is Africa's highest mountain and a freestanding volcano. Olduvai Gorge has yielded hominid fossils, and Laetoli preserves footprints 3.6 million years old. Queen singer Freddie Mercury was born in Zanzibar in 1946.
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