Tanzania
Capital | Dodoma
Independence | 9 December 1961
Official Languages | Swahili, English
~73 million
Population
945,087 km²
Total area
USD 87.4 billion
GDP
USD 1,300
GDP per Capita
Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Currency
Christianity & Islam
Main Religion
Membership to Regional Organisations
EAC, SADC, AU
Regional Significance
Tanzania is a key regional actor in East Africa and the Great Lakes region due to its Indian Ocean coastline, which serves as a critical gateway for landlocked neighbours to global markets. As a member of both the East African Community and the Southern African Development Community, Tanzania acts as a political bridge between the two regional blocs.
Key Challenges
Interesting Facts
Tanzania is the only EAC member also in SADC, making it a bridge between East and Southern Africa.
