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1 Tanzania Caroline Crawford January 25, 2015 Geography D

2 Map and flag of Tanzania

3 Tanzania fact sheet Population:36,481,000 Capital: Dar es Salaam Religion: Christian, Muslim, indigenous beliefs Currency: Tanzanian shilling Life Expectancy:45 Largest country in East Africa

4 Visitors guide to Tanzania climate The climate is tropical There are two rainy seasons; the short rains are generally from October to December, while the long rains last from March to June. The central plateau tends to be dry and arid throughout the year.

5 Visitors Guide : Vegetation Tanzania contains some 20 % of the species of Africa ’ s large mammal population Wildlife resources of Tanzania are described as " without parallel in Africa " and " the prime game viewing country ". The wild animals tend to be closer to the wetlands, particularly the water loving species

6 If you visit you might want to wear… Tropical clothing is worn throughout the year jackets and sweaters may be warn as needed, especially in the evenings. Clothing appropriate to temperatures below zero is required on the higher slopes of Kilimanjaro and Meru.

7 Language and customs Language: Kiswahili, Kiungujo, English, Arabic, many local languages Customs: listen to Tarab music, go to village school, dress modestly Popular sport: Rugby Cuisine is wide and varied Tea is most popular drink Coffee is a second choice

8 Hot spots to visit Mount Kilimonjara

9 More hot spots to visit Lake victoria Mafia island

10 postcards: goodbye Tanzania

11 Bibliography page http://goafrica.about.com/od/tanzania/a/tanz aniafacts.htm http://goafrica.about.com/od/tanzania/a/tanz aniafacts.htm http://www.safariweb.com/tanzania/facts.ht m http://www.safariweb.com/tanzania/facts.ht m http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/T anzania/Local_Customs-Tanzania-TG-C-1.html http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/T anzania/Local_Customs-Tanzania-TG-C-1.html


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