Tanzania National Flag 5ft x 3ft

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Tanganyika and Zanzibar have come under Portuguese, German and British control since the 16th century. In 1961, Tanganyika became independent, followed by Zanzibar in 1963. In 1964, the Sultanate of Zanzibar was overthrown and the two states merged to create Tanzania.

The country’s coat of arms consists of a man and a woman supporting a warrior shield. The warrior shield is divided into four sections. The first section includes a burning torch (represents knowledge and enlightenment). The second section consists of the flag of the country, the third section is an ax and a hoe representing agriculture, while the fourth section contains wavy bands of blue and white representing the land and sea. The phrase “Uhuru na Umoja” appear at the bottom of the shield.

There are also important symbols on the coat of arms, including a burning torch. This is seen on the golden part of the shield and signifies freedom, enlightenment, and knowledge. The spear in the center of the warrior shield is for the protection of freedom and the crossed axe and hoe are tools the people of the country use to develop it. highest court(s): Court of Appeal of the United Republic of Tanzania (consists of the chief justice and 14 justices); High Court of the United Republic for Mainland Tanzania (consists of the principal judge and 30 judges organized into commercial, land, and labor courts); High Court of Zanzibar (consists of the chief justice and 10 justices) Dar es Salaam (administrative capital), Dodoma (legislative capital); note - Dodoma was designated the national capital in 1996 and serves as the meeting place for the National Assembly; Dar es Salaam remains the de facto capital, the country's larges

Tanzania, officially the United Republic of Tanzania, is a place where nature is at its wildest. It is surroundedby three great lakes of Africa – Lake Victoria, Lake Tanganyika and Lake Malawi. Vast swathes of Savanah grasslands decorate Tanzania’s hinterlands and the real beauty of the country shines through its amazing biodiversity and wildlife. Elephants: Like the wildebeests, elephants migrate in huge herds twice a year. Elephant populations are healthy in Tanzania. The best place to see them is Tarangire National Park. Tanzania was represented by the Tanganyika flag from 1961 to 1964, a flag that is heavily echoed in its current version.Each region of the country is further sub-divided into districts, and districts into divisions which are further sub-divided into local wards. It does not stop there. Wards are further divided into streets (in urban areas) and villages (in rural areas).

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Tanzania Animals

Beyond the eastern shores lies the splendid island-city of Zanzibar, which has anchored itself in the passage of history as a city of many ideas and cultures. Absorbing the vibes from faraway lands, it is rightly called the gateway to Africa.

British rule over Tanganyika ended on December 9, 1961. However, Elizabeth II continued to rule during the country’s first year of independence as Queen of Tanganyika. A year later, on December 9, 1962, the country became a democratic republic under an executive president. Additionally, Zanzibar overthrew its Arab dynasty in the Zanzibar Revolution. It became independent and merged with mainland Tanganyika on April 26, 1964. The new country was officially named the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar. However, it was later renamed the United Republic of Tanzania. Tanzania’s Current Flag The 1978 war was actually caused by a shady bar-fight. It all started when a single Ugandan soldier crossed over to Tanzania for a drink, but ended up firing at locals. Dar es Salaam, a city in eastern Tanzania, is the largest city in the country. It’s also the largest Swahili-speaking city in the world and has given birth to many great men in Africa’s history. Finally, the green represents the enormous botanical and naturalistic richness of the country, making it one of the most popular safari destinations, thanks to its extraordinary flora and fauna. Tanzania is a friendly country in diplomatic circles, but the country did declare war on neighboring Uganda on October 30, 1978. Tanzania totally owned the Ugandans and won a victory after 5 months.The flag is hoisted on all government offices, public buildings, and institutions across the country. It is in northern Tanzania, around Arusha, where you can see Maasai culture and traditions alive. The Maasai huts are called ' manyatta' and are built with wood, cow dung, mud. Several huts belong to a boma, which is a small community. People in these huts live without electricity, gas or piped water. Desperate shrew ( Crocidura desperate): This endemic mammal lives in Tanzania’s tropical forest areas. It is a small animal with a long, pointed snout and dark-colored fur. There are desperate shrews in Uzungwe National Park. The current official currency of Tanzania is the Tanzanian shilling (TZS/TSh). It is sub-divided into 100 senti. The currency is issued and distributed by the Bank of Tanzania (Benki kuu ya Tanzania), which is its central bank.