What Is The Capital Of Tanzania? - WorldAtlas
WEBApr 25, 2017 · Dar es Salaam was Tanzania’s first capital city. However, Dodoma was declared as the capital of Tanzania in 1974. Despite the declaration, Dar es Salaam remains the central administrative and most prominent city in Tanzania.
Dar es Salaam - Wikipedia
WEBDar es Salaam (/ ˌ d ɑːr ɛ s s ə ˈ l ɑː m /; from Arabic: دَار السَّلَام, romanized: Dār as-Salām, lit. 'Abode of Peace') is the largest city and financial hub of Tanzania. It is also the capital of the Dar es Salaam Region.
Dodoma - Wikipedia
WEBLocated in the centre of the country, the town is 453 kilometres (281 mi) west of the former capital at Dar es Salaam and 441 kilometres (274 mi) south of Arusha, the headquarters of the East African Community. It is 259 kilometres (161 miles) north of Iringa through Mtera.
Dar es Salaam | History, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSep 15, 2024 · Mafia Island is administered from the mainland, while Zanzibar and Pemba islands have a separate government administration. Dodoma, since 1974 the designated official capital of Tanzania, is centrally located on the mainland. Dar es Salaam is the largest city and port in the country.
Dodoma | Tanzanian City, Central Region, Administrative Centre
WEBAug 21, 2024 · Dodoma, city, designated national capital of Tanzania since 1974 (pending complete transfer of official functions from Dar es Salaam), eastern Africa, about 300 miles (480 km) inland (west) from the Indian Ocean. Situated at an elevation of 3,720 feet (1,135 metres) in a sparsely populated.
Tanzania has moved its capital from Dar after a 50-year wait
WEBJun 4, 2023 · Tanzania designated Dodoma as its new capital in place of the seaside city of Dar es Salaam following a public referendum 50 years ago.
Dar es Salaam - New World Encyclopedia
WEBThough it lost its official status as capital city to more centrally located Dodoma in 1996, it continues to serve as the seat of most government administration and capital for the surrounding region.
What is the Capital of Tanzania? - Mappr
WEBDodoma, the capital city of Tanzania. A rich agricultural area surrounds the city and is a vital transportation hub, connecting to many major cities in Tanzania. Dodoma is home to several institutions of higher learning and houses the Tanzanian National Parliament and other governmental offices.
Dodoma City: A Captivating Tanzanian Administrative Capital
WEBNestled in the heart of Tanzania, Dodoma stands as a beacon of progress and tradition, serving as the country’s political capital since 1996. Often overshadowed by the bustling commercial hub of Dar es Salaam, Dodoma has its unique charm that beckons travelers and locals alike.
Dar es Salaam - Wikiwand
WEBDar es Salaam is the largest city and financial hub of Tanzania. It is also the capital of the Dar es Salaam Region. With a population of over five million people, Dar es Salaam is the largest city in East Africa and the sixth-largest in Africa.