Tanzania, officially the United Republic of Tanzania, is a country in East Africa within the African Great Lakes region. At 947,303 square kilometers (365,756 sq. mi), it is the 13th largest country in Africa and the 31st largest in the world, ranked between the larger Egypt and smaller Nigeria. It borders Kenya and Uganda to the north; Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west; and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south. Tanzania is located on the eastern coast of Africa and has an Indian Ocean coastline approximately 1,424 kilometers (885 mi) long. It also incorporates several offshore islands, including Zanzibar, Pemba, and Mafia. The country is the site of Africa's highest and lowest points: Mount Kilimanjaro, at 5,895 meters (19,341 ft.) above sea level, and the floor of Lake Tanganyika, at 1,471 meters (4,826 ft.) below sea level, respectively.
Tanzania is mountainous and densely forested in the northeast, where Mount Kilimanjaro is located. Three of Africa's Great Lakes are partly within Tanzania. To the north and west lie Lake Victoria, Africa's largest lake, and Lake Tanganyika, the continent's deepest lake, known for its unique species of fish. To the southwest lies Lake Nyasa (Lake Malawi). Central Tanzania is a large plateau, with plains and arable land. The eastern shore is hot and humid, with the Zanzibar Archipelago just offshore. Kalambo Falls in the southwestern region of Rukwa is the second highest uninterrupted waterfall in Africa, and is located near the southeastern shore of Lake Tanganyika on the border with Zambia. The Menai Bay Conservation Area is Zanzibar's largest marine protected area.
Over 100 different languages are spoken in Tanzania, making it the most linguistically diverse country in East Africa. Approximately 10 percent of Tanzanians speak Swahili as a first language, and up to 90 percent speak it as a second language.
Highlights include the famous Serengeti National Park, the enormous Ngorongoro Crater, the beautiful Lake Manyara and you will also bring a visit to a Masaai village for some culture. Tarangire National Park, Lake Eyasi. Serengeti National Park, Lake Nutron.
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Guide in stone town for stone town tour, Jozani forest and safari blue. Rasmichamvi Beach Resort