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Tanganyika became a Sovereign State on 9th December 1961 and a Republic in 1962. Zanzibar became independent on 19th
December 1963 as
a constitutional monarchy under the sultan and the
People’s Republic of Zanzibar was established after the Revolution of
12th January 1964. The two Sovereign States formed the United Republic
of Tanzania on 26th April 1964.
The United Republic of Tanzania is a
nation in East Africa bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north, Rwanda,
Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and
Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique to the south. The country's eastern
borders lie on the Indian Ocean.
The United Republic of Tanzania is a
unitary republic composed of 30 regions. The Capital City is Dodoma and
the major commercial city is Dar es Salaam. Official currency is
Tanzanian Shilling and the National language is Kiswahili whilst English
is widely used in official communication.
The name Tanzania is a portmanteau of
Tanganyika and Zanzibar. The two states united in 1964 to form the
United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar, which later the same year
was renamed the United Republic of Tanzania.
Moreover, Tanzania is one of the least
developed countries which has great potential and prospects for
attaining higher growth and development levels. The country is richly
endowed with natural resources, pursues sound economic policies and has
attractive investment policies. Tanzania is a vibrant democracy and the
government is seriously committed to good governance, rule of law and
respect for human rights.
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