Africa/Eastern Africa
Tanzania
Dodoma
68.2 Mio
947 303 km²
Tanzanian shilling
Coastal
English, Swahili
Historical Events
1885 - German East Africa Established
The mainland of Tanzania came under German control, known as German East Africa.
1919 - British Rule Begins
After World War I, Tanganyika was governed by the British as a mandate territory.
1961 - Independence of Tanganyika
Tanganyika gained independence from British rule.
1963 - Independence of Zanzibar
Zanzibar gained independence from British rule.
1964 - Formation of the United Republic of Tanzania
Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form the United Republic of Tanzania.
1964 - Tanzania Joins the Commonwealth
Tanzania became a member of the British Commonwealth as a unified republic.