Key facts
Tanzania is a country located in Eastern Africa. There are 8 countries (Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia) that Tanzania shares its borders with. As for languages, the country’s residents speak Swahili and English. Traveling across Tanzania if English is your first (and only) language may be difficult due to language barriers.
In the EF English Competency Index (EF EPI), which assesses the language proficiency of non-native speaking countries, Tanzania was ranked 67th out of 100 countries in 2021.
The national currency in Tanzania is Tanzanian shilling (TZS). The shilling (Sh) is subdivided into 100 cent.
Tanzanian
Banknotes
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Tanzanian
Coins
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Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in Tanzania is 36.82 Mbps and mobile is 54.95 Mbs.The global average is 187.01 Mbps and 128.37 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density It may be difficult to locate an ATM in Tanzania.5.84 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration In order to purchase a SIM card in Tanzania, a passport or ID is required as identification.
Socket types
There are 2 socket types used in Tanzania. Type D is not very common around the world, so it might be a good idea to check if your electronics need an adapter.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Tanzania?
There are no Mariott hotels in Tanzania.
The Hilton hotel chain operates in Tanzania.
The IHG hotel chain operates in Tanzania.
There are no Best Western hotels in Tanzania.
There are no Radisson hotels in Tanzania.
The Accor hotel chain operates in Tanzania.
What fast food chains are present in Tanzania?
The McDonald’s chain does not operate in Tanzania.
The KFC chain operates in Tanzania.
The Burger King chain does not operate in Tanzania.
The Subway chain operates in Tanzania.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in Tanzania.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in Tanzania.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Dodoma?
Weather data for Dodoma (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are passenger trains operating between some cities.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Tanzania
Sources
- Tanzania Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Tanzania (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban Smoking is prohibited in all public areas excluding entertainment and restaurants.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)