🇹🇿Tanzania
Africa· Updated 06/03/2026
Information
Capital
Dodoma
Population
68,153,004
Currency
Tanzanian shilling (TZS TSh)
Languages
Swahili, English
Continent
Africa
Calling code
+255
Timezone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Area
947,303 km²
Government
Unitary presidential republic
National day
December 9 - Independence Day
Internet domain
.tz
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About
Tanzania is an East African country on the Indian Ocean, renowned for Mount Kilimanjaro and the Serengeti. It hosts rich biodiversity and leads regionally in conservation. With an economy growing through agriculture, tourism, and mining, it addresses human development challenges.
Safety
Risk areas
Crime(Medium)
- Avoid carrying valuables
- Use official taxis at night
Terrorism(Low)
- Follow embassy alerts
- Avoid gatherings
Transport
- Rent a vehicle with a driver
- Check road conditions
Natural risks(Seasonal floods and moderate earthquakes)
- Follow weather forecasts
- Prepare an emergency kit
Health(Limited healthcare system, private hospitals recommended)
- Vaccines against yellow fever, hepatitis, typhoid
- Bottled water only
Practical tips
- Register with STEP or equivalent
- Comprehensive travel insurance
- Increased vigilance in tourist areas
Cost of living
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Left
unsafe
10-15% in restaurants and for guides
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