Tanzania

Country Information

Tanzania is an East African country known for its natural resources and tourism sector. The capital is Dodoma, with Dar es Salaam as the main commercial city.

Political System

Tanzania is a unitary presidential republic.

Economic Indicators

GDP (2023 est.):

USD 85.4 billion

Population

Approximately 67 million

Currency

Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)

Main Industries

Agriculture, mining, tourism, telecommunications.

Investment Climate

Emerging opportunities in mining, agriculture, and energy.
Guides

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Insolvency Guide Tanzania

Guide to Foreign Money Judgements and Arbitral Awards in Tanzania

Guide to Mining in Tanzania

Guide to Doing Business in Tanzania

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