Tanzania

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Tanzania

Tanzania (pronunciation: /ˌtænzəˈniːə/), officially known as the United Republic of Tanzania (Swahili: Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania), is a country in East Africa within the African Great Lakes region.

Etymology

The name "Tanzania" is a blend of Tanganyika and Zanzibar, the two states that unified to form the country. The name "Tanganyika" is derived from the Swahili words "tanga" (sail) and "nyika" (uninhabited plain or wilderness), creating the phrase "sail in the wilderness". Zanzibar's name is derived from "zanj", the Arabic word for "black", and "barr", which means "continent" or "shore".

Related Terms

  • East Africa: The eastern region of the African continent, where Tanzania is located.
  • African Great Lakes: A series of lakes in East Africa, many of which are part of Tanzania.
  • Swahili: The official language of Tanzania.
  • Tanganyika: The mainland part of Tanzania.
  • Zanzibar: An island part of Tanzania.

Health in Tanzania

Healthcare in Tanzania is provided by a mix of government, private, NGO and community owned health facilities. The Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children is responsible for providing health services in the country.

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