Tanzania - Practical information

The country in numbers

Country's full name

United Republic of Tanzania

Area in Km²

945,090

Population

44,928,923 population

Capital

Dodoma

Religion

35% Christian; 35% Muslim; 30% Traditional African religion

Government

Unitary presidential constitutional republic

Language

Official language

Kiswahili

Languages spoken

English

Time

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time Greenwich)

+3

Currency

Currency

Tanzanian shilling

Dangers and annoyances

Dangers and annoyances

Possible criminality risk

Border Issues

None

Drugs possession

Not allowed

Theft & Scams

Medium

Credit cards

Popular

Yes

Cards

American express, Diners club, Mastercard, Visa

Tips

Leave a tip

Advised

Internet and telephony

Calling code

+255

Internet availability

Low

Electricity

V

230

Hz

50