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Country Fact File : Thailand
Thailand Community Development Expedition
Tanzania is one of the world’s poorest countries economically, but its diverse landscape, spectacular ecosystems and immense collection of wildlife makes it rich in experiences that it can offer. The Tanzanian landscape varies from the lush coastal plains to the East of the region, across the unique inland plateaus, right up to the soaring altitudes of its exquisite highlands which are home to the continents tallest mountain, Mount. Kilimanjaro- standing at 5,895 m (19,341 ft). Tanzania has more land devoted to game reserves than any wildlife destination in the world; the world famous Serengeti National Park (which is approximately equal in size to Northern Ireland) is Tanzania’s oldest park and one of the world’s last great wildlife haven holding the largest concentration of wild animals anywhere on earth, its name comes from the Massai word Siringet meaning ‘endless plains’. This wonderful country holds further treasures in the form of the island of Zanzibar, separated from the mainland by a 30km wide channel Zanzibar is a real jewel sitting in the Indian ocean, not only does it have a fascinating spice trade and slavery history it is also the largest coral island off the coast of Africa. Enhancing the diversity of this amazing country alongside the vast array of flora and fauna are the many tribal groups with over 120 different tribes being native to the country; Tanzania truly holds something for everyone.
| Location | Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean between Kenya and Mozambique |
| Area | Total: 945, 087 sq km (Includes the Islands of Mafia, Pemba and Zanzibar) |
| Border Countries | Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia |
| Climate | Varies from being tropical along the coast to temperate in the highlands |
| Terrain | Plains along the coast, central plateau and highlands in the North and south |
| Highest Point | Kibo on Mount Kilimanjaro, 5,895m |
| Natural Resources | Hydropower, tin, phosphates, iron ore, coal, diamonds, gemstones, gold, natural gas and nickel |
| Natural Hazards | Flooding on the central plateau during the rainy season, drought |
| Environmental Issues | Soil degradation, deforestation, destruction of coral reefs threatens marine habitats, wildlife is threatened by illegal hunting and trade especially ivory |
| Population | 40,213,162 |
| Ethnic Groups | Mainland – African 99% (of which 95% are Bantu consisting of more than 130 tribes) other 1% consisting of Asian, European and Arab. Zanzibar – Arab, African and mixed Arab and African |
| Religions | Mainland – Christian 30%, Muslim 35%, Indigenous 35% Zanzibar - Muslim 99% |
| Languages | Kiswahili or Swahili is the official language of Tanzania. English is the official primary language for commerce, administration and higher education. Arabic is widely spoken in Zanzibar, there are also many local languages used throughout the region |
| Type of Government | Republic |
| Capital | Dodoma since 1996, but Dar es Salaam remain the principal commercial city |
| National Holiday | Union day 26th (1964) |
| Chief of State | President Jakaya Kikwete (Since 21st December 2005) |
| Currency | (TZS) Tanzanian Shilling |
| Time | GMT +3 |
Did you know?
Tanzania is home to the smallest insect in the world, the Tanzanian parasitic wasp is smaller than the eye
on a house fly.
In Tanzania, the legendary snows of Mount Kilimanjaro have melted by about 80 percent since 1912 and
could be gone by 2020.
Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa and the second largest freshwater lake in the world covering
68,800 square km it is shared by three Eastern African countries, with over half of the lake residing in
Tanzania.
The earliest recorded remains of Humans were found in the Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania including the
legendry 2 million year old Homo Habilis.
The famous words of Stanley: ‘Dr. Livingstone I presume?' were spoken in the town of Ujiji near Lake
Tanganyika in Tanzania. There is a plaque indicating the precise location where Stanley caught up with
Livingstone.
Useful Numbers & Web Addresses
International dialing code: +255
Police tel: 999
Ambulance and fire tel: 112
01727 250250
Duration and Costs
| Duration | Cost |
|---|---|
| 2 Weeks | £695 |
| 5 Weeks | £1450 |
| 7 Weeks | £1650 |
| 10 Weeks | £1950 |
| Group Size |
|---|
| 12 to 20, plus expedition staff. Working groups will be 3-4 people. |
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