Tanzania

The United Republic of Tanzania, located on the eastern coast of Africa, is a land of extraordinary natural and cultural wealth.

It encompasses Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, and the vast Serengeti ecosystem, where the annual wildebeest migration is a natural spectacle.

The Zanzibar Archipelago, with its spice plantations and historic Stone Town, adds a coastal charm, while the inland lakes, including Lake Victoria and Lake Tanganyika, support diverse ecosystems.

Dodoma, the political capital, contrasts with Dar es Salaam, the economic powerhouse and major port city.

Tanzania’s economy hinges on agriculture (sisal, cloves, and cashews), mining (gold, diamonds, and tanzanite), and tourism, with the Ngorongoro Crater and Olduvai Gorge, site of early human fossils, adding to its allure as the "Cradle of Mankind."

The country is home to more than 120 ethnic groups, united by Swahili, and its history includes precolonial trade networks, German and British colonial periods, and a peaceful transition to independence.

Tanzania’s commitment to conservation, including the protection of the Big Five, underscores its role as a global environmental leader.