Dar es Salaam - Wikipedia
WebWith a population of over five million people, Dar es Salaam is the largest city in East Africa and the sixth-largest in Africa. Located on the Swahili coast, Dar es Salaam is an important economic center and one of the fastest-growing cities in the world.
Dar es Salaam | History, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WebMay 3, 2024 · Dar es Salaam, seat of government, largest city, industrial centre, and major port of Tanzania, eastern Africa. Its climate is hot and humid, with an annual rainfall of 43 inches (1,100 mm). Dar es Salaam was founded in 1862 by the sultan of Zanzibar on the site of the village of Mzizima.
Dar es Salaam travel - Lonely Planet | Tanzania, Africa
WebTanzania, Africa. Over the last century, Dar es Salaam has grown from a quiet Zaramo fishing village into a thriving tropical metropolis of over four million people. Straddling some of the most important sea routes in the world, it is East Africa’s second-busiest port and Tanzania’s commercial hub. Despite this, the city has managed to ...
PLAN YOUR TRIP Dar es Salaam - Tripadvisor
WebNestled along a natural harbor on the Indian Ocean, Dar es Salaam is a multicultural city, home to African Tanzanians, Arabic and South Asian communities, British and German expatriates, Catholics, Lutherans and Muslims.
Best Things to Do in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - TripSavvy
WebAug 5, 2019 · Dar es Salaam is Tanzania's cultural and entertainment hub. Things to do include art galleries, craft markets, global restaurants and island tours.
Unveiling the Capital of Tanzania: Exploring the Wonders of Dar es Salaam
WebDec 16, 2023 · Dar es Salaam is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty, making it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. One of the city’s main attractions is its stunning coastline, which stretches for miles along the Indian Ocean. The beaches of Dar es Salaam are a paradise for sun-seekers, with soft white sands and crystal-clear waters.
Dar es Salaam - New World Encyclopedia
WebDar es Salaam, an Arabic word meaning Abode of Peace, was the name given to the city by Sultan Seyyid Majid of Zanzibar in 1866. Dar es Salaam is located on a massive natural harbor on the Eastern Indian Ocean coast of Africa.
Dar es Salaam – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebDar es Salaam is Tanzania's financial and political hub despite having lost its status as the capital to Dodoma in 1973.
Dar es Salaam - Wikiwand
WebDar es Salaam is the largest city and financial hub of Tanzania. It is also the capital of the Dar es Salaam Region. With a population of over five million people, Dar es Salaam is the largest city in East Africa and the sixth-largest in Africa.
Tanzania - Wikipedia
WebDar es Salaam (population 4,364,541) is the largest city and commercial capital. The capital of the country and economic centre of Tanzania, Dodoma (population 410,956) is located in central Tanzania, and hosts the National Assembly.
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