Quick Facts about Tanzania
Capital Dodoma (moved from Dar es Salaam in 1973)
Government Republic
Currency Tanzanian shilling (TZS)
Area 945,087 km2
Population 37,187,939 (July 2002 est.)
Language Kiswahili or Swahili (official); English (official, commerce); Arabic(in Zanzibar), and many local languages.
Religion Mainland - Christian 30%, Muslim 35%, indigenous beliefs 35%; Zanzibar - 99% Muslim
Electricity 230V/50Hz (Indian or UK plug)
Calling Code +255 (007 from Kenya andUganda)
Internet TLD .tz

Tanzania: Credit Cards

Credit cards (Access, MasterCard, Visa, American -Express, and Eurcard) are accepted only at major lodges, hotels, and travel agents. A surcharge may be added for this service.

ATM and 24-hour cash machines are available in branches of major banks. Travelers' cheques in pounds sterling or US dollars are recommended, though it may be difficult to exchange them outside the main cities.