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East Africa's largest country

United Republic of Tanzania, 31 million people (multiparty republic)

Just celebrated 38 years of unification with Zanzibar

Dar es Salaam is the official capital, with 2.5 million people

120 tribal groups, including the Sukuma (13%)

Swahili and English are
the official languages

Has one of the most highly
educated workforces

45% Christian, 40% Muslim, traditional religions

Home to some of the world's largest wildlife herds

Spectacular topography, including the Great Rift Valley,
Mount Kilimanjaro,
and the Serengeti Plains

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