Tanzania
country · Tanzania
Overview
Tanzania is a country in Africa, with its capital at Dodoma.
Key facts
| Country | Tanzania |
|---|---|
| Currency | TZS |
About the country
Tanzania is a country in Africa.
The capital city is Dodoma.
Practical information
The currency is the TZS (Shilling).
The main language spoken is Swahili.
Traffic drives on the left.
Getting there
Most international visitors arrive in Tanzania by air; use the Find flights link to search live fares to its main gateways.
Cities in Tanzania
Among the places worth a look in Tanzania are Dar es Salaam, Moshi, Mwanza, Zanzibar, Arusha, Tanga, Geita, Musoma, Dodoma and Mtwara — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.
Exploring the country
A trip to Tanzania usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.
Regions & places
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Tanzania
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Getting around Tanzania
Before booking: The US State Department currently advise against non-essential travel to United Republic of Tanzania. Proceed only under your own judgement and check the official advice above.
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.