What is the Area of Tanzania?

Tanzania covers 945,087 square kilometers.

What is the Capital of Tanzania?

Dar es-Salaam was, until 1990, the capital of Tanzania, but today, the city of Dodoma holds this role.

What is the Population of Tanzania?

In 2017, Tanzania had 56.87 million inhabitants.

What is the Time Difference with France?

Tanzania is located in the GMT/UTC +3 time zone. In other words, in summer, when it is 8 a.m. in Paris, in Dar es-Salaam, it is 9 a.m. In winter, 8 a.m. in Paris equals 10 a.m. in Dar es-Salaam.

What is the Local Currency?

The monetary unit of Tanzania is the Tanzanian shilling (TZS). It is difficult to exchange currency in Tanzania and ATMs are few and far between, so if possible, obtain cash upon arrival at the airport.

What are the Bank Opening Hours?

In Tanzania, banks are open every day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., except Saturday and Sunday.

How Does Electricity Work in Tanzania?

The voltage and frequency of electrical current in Tanzania are the same as in France, namely 220 and 230 volts, 50 Hz. However, the outlets have been designed with English standardization. You will find type D / G outlets, that is, 3-pin sockets, with one vertical and two horizontal pins. An adapter is therefore necessary to plug in all your electrical devices.

What are the Store Opening Hours?

Stores are open Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. On Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

What Media is Available Locally?

Most media, whether radio, television, or newspapers, are in Swahili. However, there are two English-language dailies: The Guardian and The Daily Mail.

Is There a Post Office?

For your purchases of stamps or postcards, the post office is open every day from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. And on Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

How Does GSM Coverage Work?

In most tourist areas, GSM network coverage is excellent. Moreover, French operators, namely Orange, SFR, and Bouygues, are all relayed by local operators.

Is it Possible to Use Your Phone in Tanzania?

To make a call from France to Tanzania, dial 00 + 255 + the area code (without the 0) + the 7-digit number of your contact. To call France from Tanzania, dial 00 + 33 + the 9-digit number (without the initial 0) of your contact.

Is There Internet?

Like in most African countries, the internet is being rolled out throughout Tanzania. You can easily find internet cafés in major cities with high-speed connections.

What Are the Useful Addresses and Numbers to Know?

French Embassy in Dar es-Salaam Address: Ali H. Mwinyi (corner Kilimani Road), PO box 2349 Dar es-Salaam Tel: + 255 (22) 219 88 00 Website: www.ambafrance-tz.org Embassy in France Address: 13, avenue Raymond Poincaré 75116 Paris Tel: +33 (0)1 53 70 63 66; fax: +33 (0)1 47 55 05 46 Tanzania Tourist Board Website: www.tanzaniatouristboard.com - Email: Address: IPS Building, 3rd floor, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 022 2111244.