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Tanzania
Eastern AfricaCapital Dodoma8 neighbours
Tanzania is a country in Eastern Africa, Africa. Its capital is Dodoma. Tanzania is next to Burundi, DR Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia.
A way to remember it
A big block on the east coast, with Mount Kilimanjaro near the top corner by Kenya and three great lakes wrapped around its western edges.
Good to know
Dodoma is the official capital, but Dar es Salaam is the biggest city.
Quick facts
- CapitalDodoma
- RegionAfrica, Eastern Africa
- Land borders8 countries
- Also known asJamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Tanzania, United Republic of, United Republic of Tanzania
Burundi
DR Congo
Kenya
Malawi
Mozambique
Rwanda
Uganda
Zambia