Tanzania
is a sovereign nation in Africa and it is also referred
to as the United Republic of Tanzania. The east of this
nation is situated in the Indian Ocean and it has
Rwanda, Congo and Burundi on its west. Tanzania is the
31st largest country in the world with an area of about
945,087 square kilometers. The size of this country is
more or less like the size of Nigeria. The northeastern
part of the country is hilly and Mount Kilimanjaro (the
highest peak in Africa) is located on this part off the
country. Africa’s largest lake, Lake Victoria, is found
in Tanzania. The country is also home to Lake
Tanganyika, the deepest lake in the continent and this
lake is very famous for unique fish species.
There are plenty of wildlife parks in Tanzania and these
parks are not just large but they are economically
important as well. The Kalambo water falls is being
promoted by the Government of Tanzania and this water
fall is considered to be one of the most popular tourist
spots in the country. It is also the second highest fall
in the African continent. The country experiences a
climate that is similar to the tropical climate.
The people from Tanzania are called Tanzanians.
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