Tanzania
29 survivors so far in Nigeria boat sinking
Mar 21, 2013 08:41 EDT
Twenty-nine people, including two who survived by clinging to a cooking gas cylinder, have been rescued after a boat capsized off Nigeria last week with an estimated 128 people on board, an emergency official said on Thursday.
Two survivors in Nigeria boat sinking from 128 on board
Mar 20, 2013 12:54 EDT
Only two survivors have been found so far after a boat capsized off Nigeria with an estimated 128 people on board, emergency officials said on Wednesday.
Large gas find off Tanzania
Mar 18, 2013 09:43 EDT
Norwegian oil group Statoil Monday announced a large natural gas find with US partner ExxonMobil off Tanzania's coast, the third major discovery in a year by the two companies in the country.
Drogba left out of Ivory Coast squad
Mar 16, 2013 16:25 EDT
Star striker Didier Drogba has been left out of the Ivory Coast squad for the March 23 World Cup qualifier against Gambia in Abidjan.
Scientists used iPhone to diagnose intestinal worms: study
Mar 12, 2013 14:40 EDT
Scientists used an iPhone and a camera lens to diagnose intestinal worms in rural Tanzania, a breakthrough that could help doctors treat patients infected with the parasites, a study said on Tuesday.
China looks to Russia, Africa after transition
Mar 09, 2013 14:27 EST
China's new president will pay a state visit to Russia and three African countries, the foreign minister said Saturday, with Beijing looking to step up diplomacy after a protracted leadership transition.
African elephants face 'alarming declines'
Mar 06, 2013 07:35 EST
African elephants face the worst crisis since global trade in ivory was banned almost a quarter-century ago, with the risk of extinction rising in worst-hit nations, conservationists said Wednesday.
Ban faces questions over DR Congo intervention force
Mar 05, 2013 19:13 EST
UN leader Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday called for the rapid deployment of an "intervention brigade" in Democratic Republic of Congo even though he faces mounting Security Council questions over the force.
India to set up 'women's bank'
Feb 28, 2013 13:07 EST
India's government said Thursday it would set up a new public sector bank for women as part of efforts to address gender imbalances in a country still reeling from protests over a fatal gang-rape in New Delhi.
Africa, Asia lead 'mobile money' boom
Feb 27, 2013 10:33 EST
Africa and Asia are leading a global boom in the use of "mobile money" as millions turn to their mobile phones instead of coughing up cash or handing over credit cards.
Regional leaders sign peace deal for eastern DR Congo
Feb 24, 2013 23:33 EST
Regional African leaders signed a deal to try to bring peace to the war-torn east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, with plans to reinforce a UN-led mission to combat rebels after years of unrest.
Regional leaders sign peace deal for eastern DR Congo
Feb 24, 2013 23:02 EST
Regional African leaders signed a deal aimed at bringing peace and stability to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo with plans to reinforce a UN-led mission to combat rebels after years of unrest.
US says DR Congo neighbors must stop interfering
Feb 24, 2013 14:22 EST
The United States on Sunday called on Democratic Republic of Congo's neighbors to stop backing rebel groups in the country after the signing of a major peace accord.
Regional leaders sign eastern DR Congo peace deal
Feb 24, 2013 07:38 EST
Regional African leaders signed a deal on Sunday aimed at bringing peace and stability to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo with plans to reinforce a UN-led mission to combat rebels after years of unrest.
Protestant church torched in Zanzibar: police
Feb 19, 2013 10:01 EST
A church under construction in the largely Muslim archipelago of Zanzibar was set ablaze early Tuesday, 48 hours after the murder of a Roman Catholic priest, but there were no casualties, police said.
Kenya names strong squad for Africa T20 qualifiers
Feb 19, 2013 07:04 EST
Kenya has named a strong squad including three professionals for the Africa Twenty20 qualifiers in Uganda next week, cricket officials said on Tuesday.
DRC peace agreement to be signed February 24: UN
Feb 17, 2013 15:53 EST
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will attend a signing ceremony next week in Addis Ababa for an accord aimed at pacifying the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, his spokesman said Sunday.
Catholic priest shot dead in Zanzibar: police
Feb 17, 2013 13:12 EST
Gunmen shot dead a Catholic priest outside his church in the capital of Zanzibar on Sunday, the second such attack on the Muslim-majority island in recent months.
Tanzania boy assaulted in latest attack on albinos
Feb 17, 2013 05:17 EST
Attackers collecting body parts of albinos for witchcraft have hacked off the hand of a seven-year old boy in Tanzania, the latest in a series of bloody assaults, officials said on Sunday.
Catholic priest shot dead in Zanzibar
Feb 17, 2013 03:03 EST
Gunmen shot dead a Catholic priest outside his church in the capital of Zanzibar on Sunday, the second such attack on the Muslim-majority island in recent months.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| United Republic of Tanzania
Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania
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| Motto: "Uhuru na Umoja" (Swahili) "Freedom and Unity" | ||||||
| Anthem: Mungu ibariki Afrika "God Bless Africa" | ||||||
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| Capital | Dodoma | |||||
| Largest city | Dar es Salaam | |||||
| Official languages | Swahili (de facto) English (Higher courts, higher education)[1] | |||||
| Demonym | Tanzanian | |||||
| Government | Republic | |||||
| - | President | Jakaya Kikwete | ||||
| - | Prime Minister | Mizengo Pinda | ||||
| Independence | from the United Kingdom | |||||
| - | Tanganyika | 9 December 1961 | ||||
| - | Zanzibar | 12 January 1964 | ||||
| - | Merger | 26 April 1964 | ||||
| Area | ||||||
| - | Total | 945,203 km2 (27th) 364,898 sq mi | ||||
| - | Water (%) | 6.2 | ||||
| Population | ||||||
| - | 2009 estimate | 43,739,000[2] (32nd) | ||||
| - | 2005 census | 37,445,392 | ||||
| - | Density | 46.3/km2 (124th) 119.9/sq mi | ||||
| GDP (PPP) | 2008 estimate | |||||
| - | Total | $53.790 billion[3] | ||||
| - | Per capita | $1,353[3] | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | 2008 estimate | |||||
| - | Total | $20.668 billion[3] | ||||
| - | Per capita | $520[3] | ||||
| Gini (2000–01) | 34.6 (medium) | |||||
| HDI (2008) | ▲ 0.530 (medium) (151st) | |||||
| Currency | Tanzanian shilling (TZS) | |||||
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) | |||||
| - | Summer (DST) | not observed (UTC+3) | ||||
| Drives on the | left | |||||
| Internet TLD | .tz | |||||
| Calling code | +2552 | |||||
| 1 Estimates for this country explicitly take into account the effects of excess mortality due to AIDS; this can result in lower life expectancy, higher infant mortality and death rates, lower population and growth rates, and changes in the distribution of population by age and sex than would otherwise be expected. ² 007 from Kenya and Uganda. | ||||||
