Fun facts about Tanzania
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The name 'Tanzania' was created as a clipped compound of the names of the two states that unified to create the country: Tanganyika and Zanzibar.
Tanzania
Tanzania, officially the United Republic of Tanzania, is a country in East Africa within the African Great Lakes region.
From the “Etymology” section
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The mint in Kilwa struck coins which record information about local sultans in rhyming couplets, something which has no parallel in earlier Islamic coinage.
Tanzania
Tanzania, officially the United Republic of Tanzania, is a country in East Africa within the African Great Lakes region.
From the “History” section
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Kalambo Falls in the southwestern region of Rukwa is the second highest uninterrupted waterfall in Africa.
Tanzania
Tanzania, officially the United Republic of Tanzania, is a country in East Africa within the African Great Lakes region.
From the “Geography” section
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Tanzania has 21 national parks, plus a variety of game and forest reserves, including the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Tanzania
Tanzania, officially the United Republic of Tanzania, is a country in East Africa within the African Great Lakes region.
From the “Geography” section
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Tanzania is a one-party dominant state with the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party in power, which has held power since independence in 1961.
Tanzania
Tanzania, officially the United Republic of Tanzania, is a country in East Africa within the African Great Lakes region.
From the “Government and politics” section
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