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)
🗣️LanguageSwahili, English
📞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 Swahili.

By the numbers, Tanzania is the 21st most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.85% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 30th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 72 people per km².

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

Tanzania — key facts at a glance

Official NameUnited Republic of Tanzania
Capital CityDodoma
ContinentAfrica
RegionEastern Africa
Population68,153,004
Area947,303 km²
CurrencyTanzanian shilling (TZS) Sh
Official LanguagesSwahili, English
Dialling Code+255
Internet TLD.tz
TimezoneUTC+03:00
Drives on theLeft side
Emergency Number112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide)
ISO CodeTZ / TZA
BordersBurundi, 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 and currency of Tanzania?

The capital of Tanzania is Dodoma and the currency is the Tanzanian shilling (TZS), symbol Sh.

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.

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