With a population of approximately 67 million people, comprised of several ethnic, linguistic and religious groups, Tanzania is widely regarded as one of the most politically stable countries in Africa.
Tanzania is governed by a presidential republic headed by President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who took office in March 2021 following the death of former President John Magufuli.
The national language is Swahili (Kiswahili), while English is widely used in government, business and higher education.
The country’s economy relies heavily on agriculture, tourism and mining, which contribute significantly to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Tanzania has a growing middle class, although many Tanzanians still rely on subsistence farming and small-scale agriculture for their livelihoods.
Tanzanians are generally very friendly and welcoming to foreigners. The country itself is beautiful and diverse: visitors can relax on the beaches of Zanzibar and explore historic Stone Town, swim with whale sharks off Mafia Island, climb to the “Roof of Africa” at Mount Kilimanjaro and its summit Uhuru Peak, visit the chimpanzees studied by Jane Goodall in Gombe Stream National Park, explore Nyerere National Park, and experience world-famous safaris in the Serengeti National Park and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater.
