AFRICA

TZ flag Tanzania

Level 3 — Reconsider Travel
Population 68.2 million
Advisory Level 3
GDP/Capita $1,187
Health Alerts 0
Last Updated Apr 23, 2026
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About TanzaniaOverview, geography, and key facts
Flag of Tanzania

Tanzania, officially the United Republic of Tanzania, is a country in East Africa within the African Great Lakes region. It is bordered by Uganda to the northwest; Kenya to the northeast; the Indian Ocean to the east; Mozambique and Malawi to the south; Zambia to the southwest; and Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. According to a 2024 estimate, Tanzania has a population of around 67.5 million, making it the most populous country located entirely south of the equator.

Capital Dodoma
Population 68.2 million
Area 947,303 km²
Languages English, Swahili
Currency Tanzanian shilling (TZS)
GDP/Capita $1,187
Source: U.S. Department of State, Wikipedia, REST Countries API
Travel AdvisoryU.S. Department of State
Gov Data
Level 3 — Reconsider Travel

Reconsider travel due to serious risks. U.S. citizens should avoid travel to certain areas.

Currency & Economy

Currency
Tanzanian shilling (TZS)
GDP
$78.8B
GDP per Capita
$1,187

Development

Life Expectancy
67.0 years
Geography & Practical Details
Region
Africa
Capital
Dodoma
Area
947,303 km²
Population
68,153,004
Timezone
UTC+03:00
Languages
English, Swahili
Calling Code
+255
Drives On
Left
ISO Code
TZ