Tanzania Country Quickfacts
| Area: | 947,303 km 365,756 sq mi |
| Capital: | Dodoma |
| Country Code: | 255 |
| Country Population: | 44,929,002 |
| Credit Cards: | Credit cards are accepted in most tourist areas but are not as popular as plain cash. |
| Currency: | Tanzanian Shilling (TSh) = 100 cents |
| Departure Tax: | $40USD per person for international flights and $8USD for domestic. Please bring cash to the airport as that ATM machines are not widely available. |
| Drives on the: | Left |
| Electricity: | 220 - 240 V (British and Indian configuration) |
| Ethnic Groups: | The population consists of more than 120 ethnic groups: Sukuma, Nyamwezi, Chagga, Nyakyusa, Haya, Hehe, Bena, Gogo, and the Makonde. The majority of Tanzanians, including the Sukuma and the Nyamwezi, are Bantu |
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| Location: | Situated just south of the Equator, Tanzania is the largest East African nation - it is half the size of western Europe and is bordered by shimmering lakes and the Indian Ocean. |
| Official Language(s): | Kiswahili (Swahili), English, and Arabic |
| Religion: | Mainland - Christian 30%, Muslim 35%, indigenous beliefs 35%; Zanzibar - more than 99% Muslim |
| Time Zone: | EAT (UTC+3) |
| Tipping: | Tipping is not expected but appreciated. For tours, generally $10USD per person, per day for safari guides is appropriate. Outside tours, tipping is usually not expected. |
Tanzania Travel Information
At Goway we believe that a well-informed traveller is a safer traveller. With this in mind, we have compiled an easy-to-navigate travel information section dedicated to Tanzania.
Learn about the history and culture of Tanzania, the must-try food and drink, and what to pack in your suitcase. Read about Tanzania's nature and wildlife, weather and geography, along with 'Country Quickfacts' compiled by our travel experts. Our globetrotting tips, as well as our visa and health information, will help ensure you're properly prepared for a safe and enjoyable trip. The only way you could possibly learn more is by embarking on your journey and discovering Tanzania for yourself. Start exploring… book one of our Tanzania safaris today!
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