Tanzania James Swindell World Geography–1 st period May 9, 2011
DAR ES SALAAM DAR ES SALAAM Iringa (Capital) Mbeya Kigoma Arusha Mwanza
Tanzania Rivers Malagiasi Ugalla Mbweuru Wembere Rufiji Great Ruaha
Historic Sites and Landmarks Bagamoyo Stone Town Mount Kilimanjaro
Recreation SoccerSafari
The Tanzanian flag is green with blue triangles separated by a black diagonal band with golden edges. The green on the flag represents the vegetation of the country and the golden color stands for the rich mineral deposits found in Tanzania. The black color symbolizes the native Swahili people while the blue on the flag symbolizes the lakes, rivers and the Indian Ocean. The national flag of Tanzania was adopted in 1964.
Setting/location Tanzania is located in Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, between Kenya and Mozambique; slightly larger than twice the size of California
Climate/weather Varies from tropical along the coast to temperate in highlands
Transportation Transportation
Zanzibar Coral Reefs of Tanzania
Languages Kiswahili Swahili English
Foods Chipsi mayai, literally chips and egg in Kiswahili, is probably the most popular food in Tanzania.
Additional information Population: 42,746,620 (July 2011 est.) 31 st most populated country in the world One of the world’s poorest economies Rated 4 th in the world for deaths as a result of HIV/AIDS
Natural Hazards Floods Volcanoes
Life Expectancy: years Major Religion: Christian 30% Muslim 35% other 35% Largest Ethnic Group: African
Top Imports: Consumer goods Machinery and transportation equipment Industrial raw materials Crude oil Top Exports: Gold Coffee Cashew nuts Cotton