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Tanzania Facts and Country Information...

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.