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Local name: Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania.... United Republic of Tanzania   Surface: The country includes Zanzibar (consisting of the main island Unguja and Pemba. Area: Total area, including inland water and Zanzibar, is 945.234 sq. km. (365,000 sq. miles), of which 886,040 sq. km is land and 62,050 sq. km is water. The coastline is 1,424 km of which over 500 miles is of pure white sandy and unspoiled beaches.   Population: 29,646,753 (July 1997 est.)   Climate: Varies with geographical zones:  tropical on the coast, where it is hot and humid (rainy season March-May): semi-temperate in the mountains (with the Short Rains (Masika) in November-December and the Long Rains (Vuli) in February -May): and drier (Kiangazi) in the plateau region with considerable seasonal variations in temperature. Total rainfall increases towards the north around lake Victoria. Rainfall is well distributed throughout the year reaching peak during the period of March and May.   Electricity: 230 volts AC, 50Hz: round or square 3-pin plugs, fused or unfused.   Visa and Passport: A passport that is valid for at least six months is required of all visitors. A visa is required of all, except for nationals of certain Commonwealth countries (Canada, Norway, and the U.K. are not exempt), most Scandinavian countries, the Republic of Ireland, Rwanda, and Sudan. Also exempt from a visa requirement are citizens of Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Brunei, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cyprus, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia, Grenada, Guyana, Iceland, Indonesia, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Namibia, Nauru, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, São Tome and Principe, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Western Samoa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Tourist and Business visas for both single-entry (valid for three months from date of entry) and multiple-entry (valid for six months beyond initial entry) are issued. The cost depends on the nationality of the applicant. A one-year multiple-entry visa is available for Business only; contact the Tanzanian Trade Center. Top Capital: Dodoma (1.052.000)   System: Presidential Republic   Languages: The official language is Kiswahili, which is universally spoken, in addition to various local languages, and is the medium of instruction in all primary schools. English is second official language, the country’s commercial   language and also the main teaching language for all   scientific   subjects   in   secondary   schools and higher education institutions, Arabic (widely spoken in coastal areas, particularly Zanzibar)   Religions:  animism (30%), Christians (30%), Muslim (30%). - Zanzibar: Muslim 99%   Money: Tanzania Shilling. (TSh) 100 cents = 1 shilling.

Local name: Jamhuri ya Tanzania   Surface: 582.646 Kmq..... Kenya is bordered in the north by Sudan and Ethiopia, in the east by Somalia, on   the southeast by the Indian Ocean, on the southwest by Tanzania and to the west by Lake Victoria and Uganda.   Population: 27.799.000 inhabitants   Climate: As can be expected from equatorial regions, the coastal area is tropical and hammered with monsoon winds. The low-lying northern region is very dry and hot, while the plateau area around Nairobi is more pleasant due to its altitude. The bigger part of Kenya experiences heavy rains from March to May and light rains from October to December. Most tourists visit the country during the dry and warm season of June through to September, ideal for outdoor activities. Top   Electricity: 220/240 AC, 50Hz   Visa: For entry to Tanzania, travelers must have a passport (valid for 6 months beyond the intended length of stay) and a visa or visitors pass. A visitor's pass can be issued at the port of entry with proof of adequate funds for the stay and an onward ticket; however, a very large deposit may be required in order to obtain it. Visitors' passes are valid for three months and are renewable for up to one year. Visas are required for all except full British nationals (and certain Commonwealth countries) and nationals of Denmark, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, and Uruguay. For any stay exceeding one year, visitors must obtain a visa from immigration authorities   Capital: Nairobi   System: Presidential Republic.... Tanzania’s legislature is the 188-member National Assembly, elected every five years by universal adult suffrage from candidates put up by the Tanzanian African National Union. The president is also directly elected for five years.   Languages: Swahili, English, numerous indigenous languages   Religions:  Protestant (including Anglican) 38%, Roman Catholic 28%, indigenous beliefs 26%, other 8%   Money: Tanzanian shilling (KSh Top