Dar es Salaam - Wikipedia
Dar es Salaam (/ ˌ d ɑːr ɛ s s ə ˈ l ɑː m /; from Arabic: دَار السَّلَام, romanized: Dār as-Salām, lit. 'Abode of Peace') is the largest city and financial hub of Tanzania.It is also the capital of the Dar es Salaam Region.With a population of over nine million people, Dar es Salaam is the largest city in East Africa by population and the sixth-largest in Africa.
Dar es Salaam | History, Population, & Facts | Britannica
Jan 11, 2025 · Dar es Salaam, seat of government, largest city, industrial center, and major port of Tanzania, eastern Africa. It was founded in 1862 by the sultan of Zanzibar on the site of the village of Mzizima. It remained only a small port until the German East Africa Company established a station there in 1887.
Dar es Salaam travel - Lonely Planet | Tanzania, Africa
Over the last century, Dar es Salaam has grown from a quiet Zaramo fishing village into a thriving tropical metropolis of over four million people. Straddling some of the most important sea routes in the world, it is East Africa’s second-busiest port and Tanzania’s commercial hub.
City Profile | Dar es Salaam City Council - dcc.go.tz
The City of Dar es Salaam is located between Latitudes 6.36 degrees and 7.0 degrees to the South of Equator and Longitudes 39.0 and 33.33 to the East of Greenwich. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean on the East and by the Coast Region on the other sides.
Dar es Salaam – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
Dar es Salaam is Tanzania's financial and political hub despite having lost its status as the capital to Dodoma in 1973.
Dar es Salaam Region - Wikipedia
Dar es Salaam Region (Mkoa wa Dar es Salaam in Swahili) is one of Tanzania's 31 administrative regions and is located in the east coast of the country. The region covers an area of 1,393 km 2 (538 sq mi). [2]
Dar es Salaam - Tanzania City Guide
See & Do: Great Things To See And Do In Dar-es-Salaam Take a look at our best things to see and do in Dar-es-Salaam. From visiting Dar-es-Salaam's vibrant markets to discovering most beautiful beaches and all that's in between... More
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SAA relaunches route to Dar es Salaam - thebftonline.com
13 hours ago · Dar es Salaam is East Africa’s largest city by population size and is an important regional economic and logistical hub. It is also a gateway for popular tourist attractions in the region. South Africa accounts for a significant proportion of foreign direct investment in Tanzania, and the two countries have a robust trade in agricultural ...
Dar Es Salaam Tanzania Information
Dar es Salaam, the largest city in Tanzania, serves as a crucial economic hub in East Africa. Established in the 19th century, the city was originally a fishing village that transformed into a bustling port town under German colonial rule.