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Tanzania

Africa · 65 million

About Tanzania

Tanzania, officially the United Republic of Tanzania, is a sovereign country located in Africa, specifically within the Eastern Africa subregion. Its capital and largest urban centre is Dodoma, and the country is home to approximately 68.2 million people. In its native languages, the country is known as “Tanzania”, “Tanzania”. English and Swahili are recognised as official or widely-spoken languages, shaping daily communication, education, government, and media throughout Tanzania. The official currency in circulation is the Tanzanian shilling (Sh), used for all domestic transactions and price-tagged goods. Tanzania is widely recognised for the Serengeti plains, Mount Kilimanjaro and the island of Zanzibar. People from Tanzania are referred to as Tanzanian.

Geography & climate

Tanzania covers approximately 947,303 km² of territory, making it a large country by land area. It shares land borders with 8 neighbouring countries — a position that has historically influenced migration patterns, regional politics, and cross-border commerce. Geographically, Tanzania sits in the Southern and Eastern Hemisphere, at roughly 6.0° S, 35.0° E. Standard civil time follows UTC+03:00 year-round, simplifying scheduling for residents and visitors alike. The prevailing climate of Tanzania can be summarised as: coast, plateau & kilimanjaro with tropical with alpine peaks. Local weather patterns naturally vary by altitude, latitude, and proximity to oceans or mountain ranges.

People, language & society

With roughly 68.2 million inhabitants, Tanzania is one of the more populous nations on Earth. Linguistic life is plural here: English and Swahili are all in active use, with regional and minority tongues often adding further variety. Citizens are formally known in English as Tanzanian, a demonym that appears in passports, official documents, and international reporting. Economically, the Tanzanian shilling (Sh) is the medium of exchange used by households and businesses, with exchange rates monitored by the country's central monetary authority.

Quick facts at a glance

Practical travel & daily-life info

Visitors planning a trip to Tanzania should familiarise themselves with the capital, Dodoma, the local time zone (UTC+03:00), the local currency (Tanzanian shilling). The international dialling prefix is +255, which is required when phoning a Tanzania number from abroad. Vehicles drive on the left side of the road, an important detail for anyone renting a car or crossing a land border by vehicle. The country's top-level internet domain is .tz, used by local businesses, government sites, and many news organisations. The working week traditionally starts on Monday, which affects business hours, banking, and public holidays.

Government & global standing

Tanzania is recognised internationally as a sovereign, independent state. It is a member state of the United Nations, participating in the General Assembly and various specialised UN agencies. On the global stage, Tanzania is generally classified within the Africa region and more specifically the Eastern Africa subregion, alongside neighbouring states with shared geographic, historical, or economic ties. GlobeIQ groups it under "East Africa" for the purposes of the game's regional hint.

Bordering countries

Tanzania shares land borders with 8 countries. Click any neighbour to read about it:

Did you know?

Tanzania's Kilimanjaro is the world's tallest free-standing mountain and can be climbed without ropes — yet its glaciers have shrunk by 85% since 1912 due to climate change.

Tanzania in the GlobeIQ atlas

Inside the GlobeIQ game, Tanzania appears as a moderately challenging puzzle, suited to players who already know the major continents. When the daily puzzle selects this country, players progressively unlock six hints — silhouette, climate and terrain, number of land borders, region, "known for" tagline, and finally the capital city — before a flag reveal confirms the answer. On its trophy card, Tanzania carries the personality tags “🦁 Safari Kingdom” and “🏔️ Roof of Africa”, short flavour labels chosen to evoke the country's most recognisable cultural signatures. Adding Tanzania to your personal atlas is one of 195 small wins on the road to a complete world map. Each correctly guessed nation also contributes to your running streak and unlocks milestone celebrations at 10, 25, 50, 100, and 150 collected countries.

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