Tanzania

Flag Description Divided diagonally by a yellow-edged black band from the lower hoist-side corner; the upper triangle (hoist side) is green and the lower triangle is blue. Currency Tanzanian shilling. Astronomy Today's date is May 17, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Eastern africa, bordering the indian ocean, between kenya and mozambique. Climate Varies from tropical along coast to temperate in highlands. Terrain Plains along coast; central plateau; highlands in north, south. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Indian Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at Kilimanjaro 5,895 m.

Maps of Africa

Tanzania

This is a map of Tanzania. The map illustrates the location of Dar es Salaam and its proximity to Lindi, Zanzibar, Mtwara, and the Indian Ocean.

Other countries on this map include: Kenya / Zambia / Uganda

Tanzania News:
Tanzania tree strikes right note
The national tree of Tanzania, the 'Mpingo', used to make musical instruments, is one of the most valuable trees in the world, but it is under threat from illegal logging.
Can Tanzania reap bumper harvests?
As former UN chief Kofi Annan calls for a 'green revolution' in Africa, the BBC's Madeleine Morris reports on one project to help Tanzanian farmers.

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