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           TANZANIA
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Tanzania lies on the east
coast of central Africa, and
comprises a large mainland
area as well as the islands of
Pemba and Zanzibar. The
mainland consists mostly of
plateaux, broken by
mountainous areas, and the
Great Rift Valley. The coast
is hot and humid, the central
plateau drier, and the
mountains semi-temperate. Some
80% of Tanzanians make a
subsistence living from the
land. Cash crops include
cotton and coffee. The islands
are more successful
agriculturally and have
important coconut and clove
plantations.

Area (Sq. Km.): 945,050

Population: 25,995,000

Capital: Dodoma

Language:
Swahili
English

Religion:
Moslems 33%
Christians 33%
Traditional Beliefs 33%

Government Type:
Republic

Currency: Tanzanian shilling

High Commission:
43 Hertford Street,
London,
W1Y 8DB.
0171-491-3600

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Foreign Office Advice:

The political situation is
stable, though incidents of
mugging and theft are common
especially on public
transport. Food and drink
should not be accepted from
strangers as it may be
drugged. Armed car hijackings
are becoming more frequent. If
approached by policemen asking
for money for alleged
offences, insist on
identification before going to
a police station to make any
payments.

Report incidents to and
register with the British High
Commission in Dar Es Salaam
(Tel: 29601 or 46300).

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129