The flag of Tanzania
Green is the land, blue the lakes and sea, black the people, gold the minerals.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Dodoma
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Currency
- Tanzanian shilling
- Population
- 70,545,865
The flag of Tanzania is one of the most recognisable national symbols in Africa. Green is the land, blue the lakes and sea, black the people, gold the minerals.
The flag of Tanzania
Green is the land, blue the lakes and sea, black the people, gold the minerals. A flag tells the story of a nation — its history, its values and its people.
Capital and location
Dodoma is the capital of Tanzania, in Eastern Africa, part of Africa.
Currency
The official currency of Tanzania is the Tanzanian shilling (TZS).
People
Tanzania is home to around 70,545,865 people.
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