The flag of Tanzania features a yellow-edged black diagonal band that extends from the lower hoist-side corner to the upper fly-side corner of the field. Above and beneath this band are a green and light blue triangle respectively.

Tanzania

United Republic of Tanzania

People: Tanzanian

🏛️CapitalDodoma

💰CurrencyTanzanian shilling (Sh)

🗣️LanguageEnglish, Swahili

📞Dialling Code+255

🌍RegionEastern Africa

👥Population68,153,004

Tanzania is home to Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, and the Serengeti's great wildebeest migration. Tanzania is located in Eastern Africa and has a population of around 68.2 million. Its capital city is Dodoma, and the most widely spoken official language is English.

Tanzania — key facts at a glance

Official Name	United Republic of Tanzania
Capital City	Dodoma
Continent	Africa
Region	Eastern Africa
Population	68,153,004
Area	947,303 km²
Currency	Tanzanian shilling (TZS) Sh
Official Languages	English, Swahili
Dialling Code	+255
Internet TLD	.tz
Timezone	UTC+03:00
Drives on the	Left side
Emergency Number	112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide)
ISO Code	TZ / TZA
Borders	Burundi, DR Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia

Travelling to Tanzania?

Driving side: Left

Emergency number: 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide)

Calling from abroad: +255 then the local number

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tanzania

What is the capital of Tanzania?

The capital of Tanzania is Dodoma.

What currency does Tanzania use?

Tanzania uses the Tanzanian shilling (TZS, symbol: Sh).

What language do they speak in Tanzania?

The official languages of Tanzania are English and Swahili.

What is the dialling code for Tanzania?

The international dialling code for Tanzania is +255.

What side of the road does Tanzania drive on?

Tanzania drives on the left-hand side of the road.

Countries bordering Tanzania

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Last updated: 13 July 2026