30 impressive facts about Tanzania - Tanzania offers a huge variety of options to tourists. It used to be a German and British colony, until Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged and became Tanzania in 1964. From national parks to beautiful beaches, the country has everything! Check out 30 impressive facts about the African nation!

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Territory - Tanzania is a country in east Africa. It borders Kenya and Uganda to the north, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the west, and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique on the south. To the east lies the Indian Ocean.

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Metropolis - Dodoma is the capital of Tanzania, but Dar es Salaam is still considered the administrative capital and is the most populous city in the country.

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Languages - The official languages are Swahili and English.

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Variety - Over 100 different languages are spoken in the country.

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Poverty - Tanzania is one of the poorest countries in the world with a GDP of approximately $1 billion (according to 2016 data).

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Economy - Most of the country's economy depends on the agriculture sector, which provides jobs for 80% of the population, and tourism.

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Religion - Christianity and Islam are the most popular religions in Tanzania.

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Colony - Tanzania was a German colony from 1880 until 1919. It was later part of the British territory, from 1919 to 1961.

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Independence - Soon after independence was declared, Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to become the nation of Tanzania on 26 April 1964.

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Politics - The country now operates as a Federal Republic and it is governed by President John Magufuli and Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa.

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Population - The most populated cities are Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Unguja, Arusha, and Mbeya. Tanzania is home to 55.57 million people (according to data from 2016).

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Kilimanjaro - Sitting at 5891 m above sea level, Kilimanjaro is the highest peak in Africa. The snow-capped former volcano is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the country.

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Kilimanjaro - The mountain and its surrounding forests, with an area of 75,353 acres, possess a huge variety of wildlife, including many endangered species.

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Zanzibar - Located off the coast of Tanzania, the archipelago of Zanzibar consists of three big islands—Pemba, Mafia and Unguja—and other small islands. Zanzibar has amazing landscapes and beautiful beaches with crystal clear waters.

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Lakes - The three biggest lakes in Africa can be found in Tanzania: Lake Victoria, Lake Tanganyika, and Lake Malawi. It is estimated that Lake Tanganyika is the second-oldest and the deepest in the world after Lake Baikal in Siberia, Russia.

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Marine species - Lake Tanganyika is home to many fish, which provide protein to the local population. It is estimated that around 45,000 people are directly involved in the fishing industry, operating from almost 800 fishing centers.

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Serengeti National Park - Tanzania is known for its natural parks such as the Serengeti, which is full of wild species including lions, giraffes, elephants, zebras, rhinos, buffalo, and leopards.

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Serengeti National Park - Here, you can explore the savanna and encounter a variety of wilflife, but you must always be accompanied by a guide.

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Serengeti National Park - Safaris are one of the most reliable options for tourists when it comes to spotting animals.

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Serengeti National Park - You also have the possibility of seeing the animals and breathtaking landscapes from the skies in a hot air balloon!

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Migrations - Visitors can also witness the mass migration of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles that follow the rains to find pasture. It is an amazing phenomenon!

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Ngorongoro - The Ngorongoro volcano crater is one of the biggest in the world. The area is also home to several species of animals and exotic vegetation.

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Ngorongoro - Ngorongoro also has the largest population of lions in the world, making it one of the most fascinating and most-visited places in Africa.

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Ngorongoro - Ngorongoro is pretty much unspoiled by man and considered the 'Noah's Ark' of eastern Africa for its huge range of wildlife.

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Discoveries - The oldest early human footprints, dating back 3.6 million years, were found at the Olduvai Gorge.

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Olduvai Gorge - The Olduvai Gorge is one of the most important sites in eastern Africa for paleontology and archaeology, as many fossils can be found there.

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Flag - The country's flag is green, yellow, black, and blue. The green represents vegetation, the yellow represents the country's rich minerals resources, the black represents the Swahili people, and the blue represents the Indian Ocean and Tanzania's rivers and lakes.

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Currency - The country's currency is the Tanzanian shilling.

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Gombe Stream National Park - Gombe Stream is a national park located in the west of the country, and is where scientist Jane Goodall carried out her research on chimpanzees.

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Famous - Freddy Mercury (1946-1991), Queen's legendary lead singer, was born in Stone Town in Zanzibar. His real name was Farrokh Bulsara.

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