Tanzania Meaning and Definition
Tanzania
Pronunciation
/tɑnˈzēnɪə/
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
A country located in Eastern Africa, known for its diverse geography, wildlife reserves, and human cultural heritage.
Etymology
The name Tanzania comes from the Swahili people, who inhabited the area, and the country’s name in Swahili is “Tanzania”. Prior to independence, the country was a British colony known as Tanganyika, but gained independence in 1964 and adopted its current name.
Additional Information
Tanzania is home to the Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa. The country is divided into 26 regions, each with its own unique cultural and linguistic traditions.
Tanzania’s economy relies heavily on agriculture, with crops such as coffee, cotton, and tobacco being major exports. The country is also rich in natural resources, including gold, iron ore, and diamonds.
Usage Notes
Tanzania is often used as an adjective to describe something related to the country, its culture, or its people. For example, “Tanzanian coffee” or “Tanzanian music”.
Cultural References
- “Tanzania” is a popular song by the American rock band Blues Traveler.
- The novel “The House at the Edge of Nightmare” by Tanzanian author Abdulrazak Gurnah features a protagonist who flees to Tanzania to escape political persecution.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- “Tanzanian hospitality” refers to the warm and welcoming nature of the Tanzanian people.
Related Words or Phrases
- Afro
- Africa
- Kilimandjaro
Collocations
- Tanzania tour
- Tanzania safari
- Tanzania tribes
Frequency of Use
Tanzania is a moderately used word, with a frequency of around 1.5% in modern English language.
Common Misspellings
- Tanganyika
- Tanizania