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Tanzania is the biggest (land area) among the East African countries (i.e. Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania). Tanzania has a spectacular landscape of mainly three physiographic regions namely the Islands and the coastal plains to the east; the inland saucer-shaped plateau; and the highlands. The Great Rift Valley that runs from north east of Africa through central Tanzania is another landmark that adds to the scenic view of the country. The country has the largest concentration of wild animals. It also has pristine sandy beaches and Africa’s highest and snow-capped mountain, Mt. Kilimanjaro. Capital: Dar es Salaam (legislative offices have been transferred to Dodoma, which is planned as the new national capital; the National Assembly now meets there on regular basis); Population: 36,766,356 Dar es Salaam is the commercial capital and major sea port for Tanzania Mainland and it serves neighbouring land-locked countries of Malawi, Zambia, Burundi, Rwanda, and Uganda, as well as Eastern DRC. Other sea ports include Zanzibar, Tanga, and Mtwara. Because of its geographical and locational advantage, Dar es Salaam Port presents itself as the gateway into East and Central Africa. Furthermore, this renders Tanzania as a logical investment destination for investors. Tanzania has some of the most attractive tourist facilities in the following areas: Northern Circuit – Arusha, Karatu, Manyara National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Southern Circuit – Dar es Salaam, Saadani National Park, Mikumi National Park, Ruaha National Park, Selous Game Reserve, Udzungwa National Park, Zanzibar and Mtoni Marine Centres – Contact the Safari experts. Western Tourist Circuit - Gombe Stream National Park, Mahale Mountains National Park, Katavi National Park, Rubando Island National Park, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Arusha National Park Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, Mount Meru National Park Missing Zanzibar after a memorable safari in Tanzania would leave your dreams unaccomplished. |