The haven of peace
“Dar Es Salaam” Tanzania’s bustling capital
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lthough Dodoma, in the middle of the country, is Tanzania s designated capital city, Dar es Salaam remains Tanzania s social and commercial heart, as the country s largest and richest city.It is one of the largest cities in East Africa by population, as well as a regionally important 42
economic centre. Located on the Swahili coast, the city is one of the fastest growing cities in the world. ver the last century, Dar es Salaam has transformed from a sleepy aramo fishing village into a thriving metropolis of over four million people and
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growing . Straddling some of the most important sea routes in the world, it is East Africa s second-busiest port and Tanzania s commercial hub. The city is a melting pot of cultural influences, Arab, Indian, German and British influences can be found in
