Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

I am from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, located in the East coast of Africa. I was born and raised in Tanzania, a beautiful country known for its sparkling Indian Ocean and the Serengeti Plains. Dar es Salaam comes from the Arabic language, which translates into Haven of Peace, which it truly is.

In a Nutshell:

Official Language: Swahili, think Hakuna Matata! :)
Population: about 4 million people
Currency: Shillings, to check exchange rate: Dollar to Tsh
Climate: Tropical weather year round.

Tourist Hot Spots: Mt. Kilimanjaro
                               Serengeti National Park
                               Zanzibar
                           

Located in the E. Coast of Africa
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Fun Fact: Tanzanite, a precious, royal blue gemstone is found only in Tanzania.

Swahili is the official language in Tanzania. Picture Link
Fun Fact: Hakuna Matata is a Swahili phrase

Tanzania known for its ethnic group of people, known as the Maasai. They practice semi nomadic lifestyle and old traditions. Also known for their bright colorful dress and customs. Read more Here- Maasai Culture

Fun Fact: The Maasai drink cattle blood during festivities and special occasions, such as childbirth. It is also a means of getting protein.

Mt. Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcanic mountain, highest peak in Tanzania. It is also the highest free-standing mountain in the world at 5,895 meters above sea level.
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Fun Fact: "Almost every kind of ecological system is found on the mountain: cultivated land, rain forest, heath, moorland, alpine desert and an arctic summit.
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Zanzibar is a small island about 30 miles off the mainland. Its clear deep waters and the large variety of spices draws tourists from all over the world every year.

Fun Fact: Zanzibar has the most carved doors in the whole of E. Africa.