From the high snows of Kilimanjaro, to the wide open Serengeti plains – Tanzania offers a world of wonders for walkers and trekkers alike.

Capital city: Dodoma
Population: 43,601,796 (2012)
Size of country: 947,300 sq km
Currency: Tanzanian shilling
Power supply: 220-240 Volts
Sockets: British-style or Indian-style three-pin plugs
Language: Kiswahili or Swahili
Time difference: GMT +3 hours
Visas: British nationals require a visa and this must be obtained in advance.
Religion: mainland - Christian 30%, Muslim 35%, indigenous beliefs 35%; Zanzibar - more than 99% Muslim
Popular dishes: Ugali, a polenta style dish made from corn flour, which is eaten with meat.
Popular drinks: Konyagi is a gin-like beverage, sold only in Tanzania.
Did you know: Tanzania is famous for its Mpingo tree, also known as the African blackwood tree (dalbergia melanoxylon) is the most expensive hardwood tree in the world
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