Tanzania is a functioning democracy with a free press. It does not have trouble with the tribal strife that is found in other African countries. Although it is a poor country, Tanzania is fairly successful at feeding its people, and hunger is not a significant problem.

Facts About Tanzania

National motto: Uhuru na Umoja (Swahili) "Freedom and Unity"
Official language: Swahili
Capital: Dodoma (Dar es Salaam)
President: Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete
Prime Minister: Frederick Sumaye
Area
- Total: 945,090 km²
- Water: 59,050 km²
Population
- Total (2000): 35,922,454
- Density: 20/km²
Currency: Tanzanian shilling
Time zone: UTC +3h
National anthem: Mungu ibariki Afrika (God Bless Africa)
Internet TLD: .tz
Calling code: 255 (007 from Kenya and Uganda)