Tanzania, officially the United Republic of Tanzania, is a country in eastern Africa within the African Great Lakes region. It borders Uganda to the north; Kenya to the northeast; Comoro Islands at the Indian Ocean to the east; Mozambique and Malawi to the south; Zambia to the southwest; and Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, is in north-eastern Tanzania.
Dodoma, officially Dodoma City, is the national capital of The United Republic Of Tanzania and the capital of Dodoma Region, with a population of 410,956.
Songea is the capital of Ruvuma Region in southwestern Tanzania. It is located along the A19 road. The city has a population of approximately 203,309, and it is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Songea. Between 1905 and 1907, the city was a centre of African resistance during the Maji Maji Rebellion in German East Africa. The city is poised to experience significant economic growth in the near future as the Mtwara Corridor opens up in a few years.
Kigoma is a town and lake port in north western Tanzania, on the north eastern shores of Lake Tanganyika and close to the border with Burundi and The Democratic Republic of the Congo. It serves as the capital for the surrounding Kigoma Region and has a population of 135,234 and an elevation of 775 m.
The Bank of Tanzania is the central bank of the United Republic of Tanzania. It is responsible for issuing the national currency, the Tanzanian shilling.
Iringa is one of Tanzania's 31 administrative regions. The regional capital is Iringa. The region's population is 941,238. It is primarily agricultural and boasts the second-highest per-capita GDP in the country.
Mtwara is the capital city of Mtwara Region in southeastern Tanzania. In the 1940s, it was planned and constructed as the export facility for the disastrous Tanganyika groundnut scheme, but was somewhat neglected when the scheme was abandoned in 1951. The city is spread out over a large area planned to accommodate up to 200,000 people. The present population is around 80,000. As part of the development associated with the failed Tanganyika groundnut scheme, Mtwara features a deep-water port that can accommodate ocean-going vessels, and a range of large municipal buildings, including a post office. Recent improvements in the port made it possible for big container ships to berth there.
The Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO) is a Tanzanian parastatal organisation established in 1964. It is wholly owned by the government of Tanzania. The Ministry of Energy and Minerals regulates the operations of TANESCO.
Kidatu is a town in central Tanzania, located in Kilombero District, Morogoro Region. The local population is about 3300. The primary economic activity is the large Illovo sugar cane plantation and factory which produces 130,000 tons of sugar per year.
Russia–Tanzania relations refers to the bilateral foreign relations between the two countries, Russia and Tanzania. Both countries have signed diplomatic missions on December 11, 1961 Russia has an embassy in Dar es Salaam, and Tanzania has an embassy in Moscow. Bilateral relations are stable, friendly nature. In the political field practice exchange of messages at the highest levels, for a political dialogue. In June 1995, a Protocol on ministerial consultations, the next round of which was held in May 2009 in Dar es Salaam. In July 2003, made a working visit to Russia on the Tanzanian Foreign Minister Dr.Kikwete. In July 2008, on the summit of the "eight" in Toyako (Japan) held a brief conversation with President Medvedev Dzh.Kikvete Tanzania. In July 2008, Dar es Salaam visited the President of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation VM Lebedev. Signed an agreement on cooperation between the Supreme Court of Russia and the Court of Appeal of Tanzania. In February and July 2011, the United Republic of Tanzania as a representative of the President of the Russian Federation visited the Director General of the State Corporation "Rosatom" Sergey Kiriyenko, who held talks with the President of Tanzania Dr.Kikwete, Prime Minister M.Pinda, Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism E. MIGA on the participation of Russian companies in the development of uranium deposits "Mkuzhu river." In response to the explosion of ammunition in army warehouses air base near g.Dar es Salaam that occurred February 17, 2011 and had a loss of life - dozens of people were killed, over 400 injured and thousands of Tanzanians are still homeless, Russian President D. A. Medvedev sent a message of condolences to the President Dr.Kikwete. The Russian government has decided to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to Tanzania, which arrived in Dar es Salaam in March 2011, the Russian Emergency Situations Ministry special flight and included tents, blankets and food. Turnover in 2010, according to the Federal Customs Service of Russia totaled 89.7 million. Russia exports ferrous metals, machinery and equipment, fertilizers, imports nuts, cashew, tea, coffee and spices. In Tanzania, the registered number of joint enterprises with Russian capital, engaged primarily in exploration and shipping. Russian companies participate in an international consortium, which received a contract to build a refinery in Tanzania and pipeline (1200 km) at an estimated cost of $ 4 billion, however, due to financial problems the project has not yet implemented. In March 2005, an agreement on cooperation between the Russian Chamber of Commerce and the Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture. In November 2009 in Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar the bilateral trade and economic forum, which was attended by representatives of a number of large Russian companies and the leadership of many Tanzanian firms. In September 2010, Moscow hosted an expert consultation between the two countries on the use of debt to Russia Tanzania to finance development projects in the ORT, which resulted in the agreed parties initialed a draft intergovernmental agreement. In 2007, 10 employees of the Ministry of Public Security of Tanzania were trained in courses Russian Interior Ministry. The 2010/2011 academic year, Russia provided Tanzania 15 state scholarships, accepted to study four Tanzanians. 23 people - on the commercial line.
Kitumbeine is an administrative ward in the Monduli district of the Arusha Region of Tanzania. According to the 2002 census, the ward has a total population of 13,629.
Kigamboni is a District south east of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
The Ministry of Finance and Planning is a government ministry of Tanzania.
Tanzania Mini Tiger Plan is an economic plan aimed at fostering development in Tanzania by increasing exports to the global market. This plan was submitted to the Tanzanian parliament in May 2004 after a long period of negotiation between Tanzania, ADB, and assisting countries, especially the Tiger countries. Tanzania was selected to be the center of this program as it met requirements including security, political stability, millennium development programs, and numerous other factors.
India–Tanzania relations refers to the current and historical relations between India and Tanzania. India has a high commission in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania has an embassy in New Delhi, which is also accredited to Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh and Myanmar. Diplomatic relations are described as close, friendly and cooperative. 15,000 Indians visited Tanzania in 2007. In May 2011, Ex Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh calls for strengthen cooperation with Tanzania. Trade between India and Tanzania amounted to 31 billion dollars in 2009–2010 and India is Tanzania's second-largest investor.
Malaysia–Tanzania relations are foreign relations between Malaysia and Tanzania. Malaysia has a high commission in Dar es Salaam, and Tanzania has a high commission in Kuala Lumpur. Both countries are member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
The Bagamoyo Port is being constructed in Bagamoyo, Tanzania. Work started in 2018. It is planned to be one of the largest government infrastructure projects in the country.
The Mtwara Development Project is a major infrastructure development project involving southern Tanzania, Northern Mozambique, Eastern Malawi and Eastern Zambia. The goal of this project is to provide road, rail and waterway access from the surrounding region to the Port of Mtwara. The region and the corridor has been neglected by the respective governments for over 40 years and the recent discovery of oil, gas and various minerals has kick started the development of the project. A road and rail link is to be built from the port of Mtwara to Mbamba bay on Lake Nyasa to link Malawi to the corridor and further road links into Mozambique will facilitate access to northern Mozambique.
Science and technology in Tanzania describes developments and trends in higher education and science, technology and innovation policy and governance in the United Republic of Tanzania since the turn of the century.
