Tanzania

Coordinates: 6°18′25″S 34°51′14″E / 6.307°S 34.854°E / -6.307; 34.854

Tanzania /ˌtænzəˈniːə/, officially the United Republic of Tanzania (Swahili: Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania), is a country in East Africa within the African Great Lakes region. It is bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north; Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west; Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south; and the Indian Ocean to the east. Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, is in northeastern Tanzania.

Tanzania is one of the poorest countries in the world. Tanzania's population of 51.82 million (2014) is diverse, composed of several ethnic, linguistic, and religious groups. Tanzania is a presidential constitutional republic, and since 1996, its official capital has been Dodoma, where the President's Office, the National Assembly, and some government ministries are located.Dar es Salaam, the former capital, retains most government offices and is the country's largest city, principal port, and leading commercial centre.

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Tanzania declares September month for observing cultural heritage

Xinhua 13 Jul 2018

DAR ES SALAAM, July 13 (Xinhua) -- The government of Tanzania on Friday declared September a month for celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the East African country ... "The Heritage Festival will enhance Tanzania's pride and identity....

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International Day promotes cultural appreciation

The Philadelphia Tribune 13 Jul 2018

to promote cultural appreciation among the community and Bethel congregants, who include hundreds of members from African and Caribbean countries ... The International Day highlighted several aspects of the different cultures ... They also tasted a diverse mix of entrees, snacks, beverages and desserts from Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania; Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and St ... “It’s good to taste their food and see their culture.”....

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MINISO's Advantages in the Retail Industry Clear in the Market of Tanzania after Entering the Scene

Dothan Eagle 10 Jul 2018

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, July 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Since entering the Tanzanian market in January 2018, MINISO Tanzania has done remarkably well ... Wallace Li, the director of MINISO Tanzania expressed that since MINISO was established on January 28, 2018, two MINISO stores located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's former capital and political, economic and cultural center, have opened....

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Foreign students experience Peking Opera in Jiangsu

China Daily 10 Jul 2018

Foreign students from Jiangsu University visited a Peking Opera school in Zhenjiang city, Jiangsu province to experience Peking Opera culture....

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Nickelodeon International and African Wildlife Foundation Premiere Wildlife Special to Inspire Kids to Help Endangered Animals

Odessa American 10 Jul 2018

In commemoration, Nickelodeon today also launched a Tanzania environment within its hit educational geography app, Dora’s Worldwide Adventure ... “The Together For Good Wildlife Special combined with the Tanzania launch on our Dora app allows our relationship with AWF to reach and empower all kids, from preschool to tweens on all the platforms they love ... UGANDA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA NEW YORK AFRICA TANZANIA....

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SKYGEN International Foundation Bringing Gift of Better Vision to Tanzania

Market Watch 27 Jun 2018

That mission is now coming to fruition as the SKYGEN International Foundation today announced it will bring a vision correction initiative to citizens of the African nation of Tanzania during the week of July 9 -13, 2018 ... Our intention is to start making a dent in that figure by traveling to Tanzania and delivering prescription eyeglasses to roughly 1,500 people who would otherwise not have access to necessary vision correction....

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Meet the first all-black US expedition team to climb Mount Kilimanjaro

Lebanon Express 22 Jun 2018

This month a 34-year-old accountant, a 59-year-old Air Force veteran and a 25-year-old leader for diversity and inclusion in the outdoors, along with eight others, have been in Tanzania, about to become the first all-black expedition team from the U.S ... Our leaders are going to Tanzania with the mindset of absorbing and learning the culture. Not bringing Western culture."....

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Students to assist African aid organization founded by EWS grad

Jewish Herald-Voice 21 Jun 2018

In 2012, Emery High School alumna Mandy Stein founded Neema International, a nonprofit organization in the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania ... The trip to Tanzania, in support of Neema International, will allow participants to earn their required hours, while also making an impact on the international community and affording them the opportunity to experience East African culture, they said. The group leaves for Tanzania July 10....

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Meda's World Night Market, featuring 14 food vendors, is Sunday in Lancaster city

The Bradford Era 07 Jun 2018

The 2018 World Night Market will showcase the cultures of six countries. Ethiopia, Libya, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Tanzania and Ukraine ... World Night Market was inspired by night markets in Asian cultures ... solutions to poverty while showcasing cultures.�....

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New time, date and location for Meda's World Night Market

The Bradford Era 30 May 2018

The 2018 World Night Market will showcase the cultures of six countries. Ethiopia, Libya, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Tanzania and Ukraine ... World Night Market was inspired by night markets in Asian cultures. The event promotes MEDA's mission to create business solutions to poverty while showcasing cultures.� ... .......

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COLLEGE NEWS: May 27, 2018

Tuscaloosa News 28 May 2018

Mississippi College ... Spiller also received the Perry Academic Award, established by Mr. and Mrs. M.W ... . Samford University ... ... Students travel all across the globe to Argentina, Belfast, London, Israel, Jordan, Greece, Cambodia, Poland, Austria, Costa Rica, Florence, Rome, Portugal, Ireland, Scotland, Korea, South Africa, Germany, Haiti, India, Tanzania, Hawaii and more, see historical sites and experience new cultures....

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African Union To Jointly Mark Africa Day

Modern Ghana 24 May 2018

Accra, May 24, CDA Consult - The African Union (AU) Organs and Institutions based in Arusha, Tanzania will jointly organised a round-table discussion, a play and a cultural show to celebrate this y ... ....

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World Night Market postponed until June 10

The Bradford Era 18 May 2018

The 2018 World Night Market will showcase the cultures of six countries. Ethiopia, Libya, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Tanzania and Ukraine ... +2 ... World Night Market was inspired by night markets in Asian cultures. The event promotes MEDA's mission to create business solutions to poverty while showcasing cultures.� ... .......

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