Tanzania is a beautiful country in the east of Africa where 63 million people live. The most visited places in Tanzania are located in the north of the country, namely Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Kilimanjaro and Lake Victoria. Kilimanjaro close to the border with Kenya is the highest peak in Africa at 5,895 metres. Tourists mainly travel to Tanzania for the breathtaking nature and beautiful beaches on Zanzibar. The island is a short distance from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s largest city. The capital Dodoma is located in the middle of the country. The busiest airports in Tanzania are successively Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere Airport, Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume Airport, Kilimanjaro Airport, Mwanza Airport and Arusha Airport.

Practical information about Tanzania

Time zone: East Africa Time +3
Currency: Tanzanian shilling
National Day: 9 December
Airport: uwanja wa ndege

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