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Tanzania

Tanzania is a country in Eastern Africa, covering about 945,087 kmยฒ (364,898 sq mi). Its capital is Dodoma. It shares a land border with Burundi, the DR Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia.

Capital
Dodoma
Continent
Africa
Region
Eastern Africa
Area
945,087 kmยฒ
Languages
English and Swahili
Currency
Tanzanian shilling
Calling code
+255
Internet domain
.tz
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Countries bordering Tanzania

Does Tanzania count as a country?

Yes. Tanzania is a member of the United Nations, so it's one of the 195 countries Tripfolio counts toward your "% of the world".

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