Tanzania
Tanzania is a country in Africa. Its capital is Dodoma, and it shares land borders with 8 countries.
- Capital
- Dodoma
- Region
- Africa
- Area
- 944,055 km² Number 30 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 8 countries
What is the capital of Tanzania?
The capital of Tanzania is Dodoma. Dodoma is the official capital; Dar es Salaam, the former capital, is the largest city and main port.
Which countries border Tanzania?
Tanzania shares land borders with 8 countries: Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Dodoma |
|---|---|---|
 Kenya | Nairobi | 554 km (344 mi) |
 Burundi | Gitega | 713 km (443 mi) |
 Rwanda | Kigali | 786 km (489 mi) |
 Uganda | Kampala | 805 km (500 mi) |
 Malawi | Lilongwe | 893 km (555 mi) |
 Zambia | Lusaka | 1,308 km (813 mi) |
 Mozambique | Maputo | 2,229 km (1,385 mi) |
 Democratic Republic of the Congo | Kinshasa | 2,275 km (1,414 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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