About Tanzania
Tanzania is located in East
Africa bordering Kenya to the north, Rwanda, Burundi,
and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the west, and
Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique to the south, and is the
largest country in East Africa (943,000 sq km),
comprising both the mainland and the Zanzibar
Archipelago.
A large central plateau makes
up most of the mainland (at between 900m and 1800m) and
the mountain ranges of the Eastern Arc and the Southern
and Northern Highlands cut across the country to form
part of the Great Rift Valley.
A land of geographical
extremes, Tanzania has the highest peak – Mount
Kilimanjaro, the lowest point – the lakebed of Lake
Tanganyika, and the largest lake – Lake Victoria, on the
continent.
Perched on the edge of the
African continent, and facing the Indian Ocean,
Tanzania’s weather and climate leaves nothing to be
desired. Warm and sunny days are followed by cool and
balmy nights, and whether you’re on safari on the
Serengeti plains or enjoying the tropical beaches of
Zanzibar, the temperatures are always welcoming and
gentle.
But sun-filled and beautiful
days are not all that Tanzania has to offer. On the
contrary, the country’s borders hold a vast number of
people and tribes whose varied cultures and traditions
make up the rich tapestry that is Tanzanian culture.
Although Tanzania is a country
rich in culture and traditions, it’s history is also one
of treasured heritage and pride. From the early days of
mankind's history, man has called the land of Tanzania
home - its verdant mountains, its scrubland plains.
Religion is an expression of
community and culture, and one that binds them all as
citizens to this country and to the people around them.
Tanzanians practice Christianity, Islam, and traditional
African religions in tolerance and understanding.
Religion defines their
community and their sense of identity, but culturally,
they are all Tanzanians. Their culture and their
traditions can be seen in the everything they surround
themselves with and the handicrafts that are the
specialties of the country.
Among world's finest routes
From the Mount Kilimanjaro to the sun-kissed beaches
of Zanzibar, and the vast herds of game grazing on the
Serengeti plains, it’s no wonder that Tanzania has lots
to see.
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