Tanzania is a country from the African continent and is located in East Africa. It is surrounded by Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique in the south, Uganda & Kenya in the north while Burundi, Rwanda, and the Congo Republic surround it from the west and the Indian Ocean in the east. Tanzanian topography is mythic and magnificent and it is the largest nation amongst east African nations. Mount Kilimanjaro which is the highest peak in Africa is located in Tanzania. 1996 onwards, Dodoma has been the capital city of Tanzania; it’s the house of nation’s top government offices and the parliament. The state is segregated into thirty administrative regions: with twenty five being on the mainland in the Tanganyika and five on the islands of Zanzibar. Tanzania came under German rule in 1886, but was further handed over to UK after WWI. Current Tanzania has been carved post merger between the mainland and Zanzibar in 1964, post their independence.
The weather of Tanzania varies to an extent; keeping in mind its environment includes both the lowest as well as highest points on the continent. The central regions of the country are significantly elevated causing it to offer cooler temperatures while the lowland coastal region offers hot and humid weather. The rainy season lasts between November to January and March to May. Like many African nations, Tanzania too has experienced significant strife post independence, and therefore its economy is considerably weak.
Bank of Tanzania is the Central banking institution of the nation and is accountable for printing as well as maintaining their currency, the Tanzanian shilling. The economy is heavily dependent on agriculture, which accounts for over half of the country’s GDP, and employs nearly three fourth of the workforce. The country is rich in natural resources including natural gas, tourism and minerals. Tanzania is the third biggest producer of gold amongst the African nations.
The bus is the most available and the common mode of travel used in Tanzania. The country has excellent national parks, where one can observe some of the best African flora and fauna. Tanzania houses numerous game reserves and national parks. Tanzanian safaris can be divided into two groups, the Southern Circuit (Ruaha, Selous and Mikumi) and Northern Circuit (Manvara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Tarangire).
When we discuss about tourism, the Ngorongoro Crater, Mt Kilimanjaro and the spice Island of Zanzibar crosses our minds. For travelers the Region of Tanga is another picturesque site of Tanzania which is decorated by lovely environment, great culture and hospitable people. Tanga Region has a great heritage to fall back upon which unfolds interesting stories of great explorers of the past.
Tanga has 4 key centres distinct for tourism activities with Tanga city being the capital of the region. It is based on the banks of the lovely Indian Ocean. The city is rich in heritage, history, aquatic activities and other attractions. To the south of Tanga City lies an important trading centre named Pangani. The place has some of the breathtaking beaches in the country and is a perfect holiday destination.
Author Bio: John Crish is an expert writer about tourist destinations and has special knowledge about tourism in eastern African countries like Tanzania. He is also an advisor on the tourist destinations in the region and alongside provides brief on the country and economy.