Because of its numerous lakes, approximately 22,800 square miles (59,000 square km) of Tanzania’s territory consists of inland water. Lake Victoria, which ranks as the world’s second largest freshwater lake, is not part of the Rift System. Although Tanzania has no big rivers, it forms the divide from which the three great rivers of the African continent rise—the Nile, the Congo, and the Zambezi, which flow to the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Indian Ocean, respectively.
The United Republic of Tanzania Mainland is in Eastern African, with a population of 54.63 million people. Its capital is Dodoma, and their currency is Tanzanian Shilling. The official languages in Tanzania are English and Swahili.
They celebrate many holidays including:
- New Year’s Day (Jan 1)
- Zanzibar Revolution Day (Jan 12)
- Good Friday (Date Varies)
- Easter Sunday (Date Varies)
- Easter Monday (Date Varies)
- Karume Day (Apr 7)
- Union Day (Apr 26)
- Labor Day (May 1)
- Eid ul-Fitr (Date Varies)
- Saba Saba Day (Jul 7)
- Eid El Haj (Date Varies)
- Nane Nane (Farmer’s) Day (Aug 8)
- Mwalimu Nyerere Day (Oct 14)
- Maulid Day (Date Varies)
- Independence Day (Dec 9)
- Christmas Day (Dec 25)
- Boxing Day (Dec 26)
It has seven world heritage websites including:
- Kondoa Rock-Art Sites
- Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara
- Stone Town of Zanzibar
- Selous Game Reserve
It also has 18 national parks including:
Want to learn more? Check out Tanzania’s tourism website!
Also check out the National Museum of Tanzania and the Dares Salaam National Museum.
Fun activities to do
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