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Tanzania quiz
Tanzania appears in 7 quizzes: 5 trivia questions, outline, 6 Explorer photos, flag, 2 numbers and the Africa map. Dodoma is the capital.
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8 questions about Tanzania only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Tanzania at a glance
| Capital | Dodoma |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Location | Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, between Kenya and Mozambique |
| Population | 69 million (2025 estimate), 21st of 196 |
| Area | 947,300 km², 28th of 196 |
| People per km² | 73 |
| Land borders | Mozambique (840 km), Kenya (775 km), Burundi (589 km), Malawi (512 km), DR Congo (479 km), Uganda (391 km), Zambia (353 km), Rwanda (222 km) |
| Coastline | 1,424 km |
| Highest point | Kilimanjaro, 5,895 m |
| Official languages | English and Swahili |
| Currency | Tanzanian shilling |
| Flag colours | black, green and blue |
| Calling code | +255 |
| Largest cities | Dodoma (legislative capital) (262,000), Dar es Salaam (administrative capital) (7.8 million), Mwanza (1.3 million), Zanzibar (800,000) |
| Terrain | Plains along coast; central plateau; highlands in north, south |
| Climate | Varies from tropical along coast to temperate in highlands |
| Where the name comes from | The country's name is a combination of the first letters of Tanganyika and Zanzibar, the two states that merged to form Tanzania in 1964 |
| In our quizzes | 7 packs |
Of 8 land neighbours, Mozambique shares the longest border with Tanzania (840 km) and Rwanda the shortest (222 km); there are also 1,424 km of coast. By area Tanzania is 28th of 196 countries, just behind Egypt and ahead of Nigeria. Kilimanjaro rises to 5,895 m; only 15 countries reach higher.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
6 in Explorer
A vast volcanic crater sheltering one of Africa's densest concentrations of wildlife.
Photo: Jantjeerkamp at Dutch Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
Coral-stone alleys and carved doors on an Indian Ocean island.
Photo: Diego Delso / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
Tanzania's second highest mountain, a 4,562-metre volcano west of Kilimanjaro.
Photo: AmyAbroad / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
The 'Mountain of God' of the Maasai, the only volcano that erupts black carbonate lava.
Photo: Clem23 / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
An endless savanna of acacia trees and grazing herds.
Photo: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
Africa's highest peak, a snow-capped volcano over the plains.
Photo: Joel Peel joel_m_peel / CC0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
7| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which country contains the largest share of Lake Victoria? | Tanzania |
| Which lake in Tanzania is so alkaline that it turns dead birds to stone-like statues? | Lake Natron |
| In which country is Kilimanjaro? | Tanzania |
| Zanzibar is part of which country? | Tanzania |
| Which language is official in both Kenya and Tanzania? | Swahili |
| What is the population of Tanzania? (millions) | 68 million |
| What is the area of Tanzania? (in thousand km²) | 945 thousand km² |
Where Tanzania trips people up
Tanzania is shown with Mozambique, Malawi and Zambia for the flag. Tanzania's shape is shown beside Mozambique, Zambia and Kenya. Mozambique and Zambia are on both lists.
One trivia question is “Which country contains the largest share of Lake Victoria?” (Tanzania). Then: “Which lake in Tanzania is so alkaline that it turns dead birds to stone-like statues?” (Lake Natron). Numbers: a population of 68 million and an area of 945 thousand square kilometres. Explorer pins 6 photos in Tanzania; Serengeti and Mount Kilimanjaro are marked hard.
Every Tanzania question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Tanzania?
The capital of Tanzania is Dodoma.
Which continent is Tanzania in?
Tanzania is in Africa.
What is the population of Tanzania?
About 69 million (2025 estimate).
Which countries border Tanzania?
Tanzania borders Mozambique, Kenya, Burundi, Malawi, the DR Congo, Uganda, Zambia and Rwanda.
What is the highest point in Tanzania?
Kilimanjaro, at 5,895 m.
What is the official language of Tanzania?
There are 2: English and Swahili.