Tanzania

Africa · Capital Dodoma

Tanzania is a country in Africa. Its capital city is Dodoma. It has a population of around 56,318,348 people. The main language is English and the official currency is the Tanzanian shilling. It shares land borders with 8 countries.

Tanzania is a country in Africa. Its capital is Dodoma. It has a population of 56,318,348, bordering 8 countries. The official language is English. The official currency is the Tanzanian shilling.

Where is Tanzania?

Tanzania at a glance

Capital: Dodoma
Population: 56.3M
Currency: Tanzanian shilling
Language: English
Continent: Africa
Coastline: Yes

The flag of Tanzania

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Frequently asked questions about Tanzania

What is the capital of Tanzania?

The capital of Tanzania is Dodoma.

What continent is Tanzania in?

Tanzania is located in Africa.

What is the population of Tanzania?

Tanzania has a population of approximately 56,318,348 people.

What is the currency of Tanzania?

The official currency of Tanzania is the Tanzanian shilling.

What language is spoken in Tanzania?

The main language spoken in Tanzania is English.

What is the flag of Tanzania?

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