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CONTENTS
K Infrastructure – Transport
140 Transport Overview
142 Interview: Dr. Shukuru J. Kawambwa (MP),
Minister of Infrastructure Development
146 New Developments in Infrastructure
148 Investing in Transport
150 Construction Overview
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CONTENTS
K Infrastructure – Transport
140 Transport Overview
142 Interview: Dr. Shukuru J. Kawambwa (MP),
Minister of Infrastructure Development
146 New Developments in Infrastructure
148 Investing in Transport
150 Construction Overview
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C o u nt r y P r o f i l e
Bukoba Musoma
Lake Victoria
KAGERA
MARA
UKEREWE
Mwanza
Lake
Burigi Natron
ARUSHA Kilimanjaro
MWANZA Maswa
Lake Moshi
Eyasi Arusha
Lake
Manyara
Shinyanga
SHINYANGA Tarangire
KILIMANJARO
Babati Mkomazi
KIGOMA
Singida MANYARA
Tabora Pemba Island
Tanga
Kigoma Wete
Ugala DODOMA Chake Chake
TANGA
TABORA ZANZIBAR
SINGIDA Mahonda
Koani
Zanzibar
Kizigo DODOMA Kibaha
DAR ES SALAAM
La
Dar Es Salaam
ke
RUKWA Morogoro
Ta
Ruangwa Mkumi
gan
nji
ka
IRINGA
Sumbawanga PWANI
Lake
Iringa Mafia Island
Rukwa
MBEYA
Uwanda
India
MOROGORO
Selous
Mbeya
n Oce
LINDI
an
Lindi
Tanzania at a Glance
Lake Nyasa
Songea Mtwara
RUVUMA MTWARA
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Country Profile
Economic Indicators
GDP at Current Prices GDP Growth Rate Inflation Rate: GNI Per-Capita Income:
2000 approx. TSH 8.153 billion approx. 4.9 per cent approx. 6.0 per cent approx. 309.1 current USD
2001 approx. TSH 9.100 billion approx. 6.0 per cent approx. 5.1 per cent approx. 306.4 current USD
2002 approx. TSH 10.445 billion approx. 7.2 per cent approx. 4.3 per cent approx. 312.4 current USD
2003 approx. TSH 12.107 billion approx. 6.9 per cent approx. 5.3 per cent approx. 330.5 current USD
2004 approx. TSH 13.972 billion approx. 7.8 per cent approx. 4.7 per cent approx. 353.3 current USD
2005 approx. TSH 15.965 billion approx. 7.4 per cent approx. 5.0 per cent approx. 379.4 current USD
2006 approx. TSH 17.941 billion approx. 6.7 per cent approx. 7.3 per cent approx. 370.0 current USD
2007 approx. TSH 20.948 billion approx. 7.1 per cent approx. 7.0 per cent approx. 426.8 current USD
2008 approx. TSH 24.754 billion approx. 7.4 per cent approx. 10.3 per cent approx. 506.0 current USD
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C o u nt r y p r o f i l e
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Country profile
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C o u nt r y p r o f i l e
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Country profile
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Hi st o r y & C u lt u r e
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History & Culture
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Hi st o r y & C u lt u r e
who continued to administer it when rest of East Africa. The country has
it became a UN trusteeship after the acted as a peace broker and stabilising
Second World War. influence in the region in the past, play-
ing an important role in negotiations to
Independence and regional involve- end violence in Rwanda and Burundi,
ment and President Kikwete was hailed for
his involvement in ending the violence in
In 1961, Tanganyika got its inde- Kenya in 2008. The establishment of the
pendence, in a peaceful transition of East African Community in 2000, signal-
power between the British authori- ling a closer union between Burundi,
ties and the new political party, the Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda,
Tanganyika African National Union. will give Tanzania the opportunity to
Julius Nyerere became the country’s develop further in cooperation with its
Prime Minister, and the following year, East African neighbours.
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History & Culture
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Hi st o r y & C u lt u r e
Zanzibar: Spicing it Up
An oasis of immense beauty and heritage offer a wealth of experiences
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H i story & Culture
where Muslims, Christians and people elections in 2001 and 2005. But talks Tourism has emerged as a viable
holding indigenous beliefs coexist in between the two parties in October 2009 substitute for the clove industry, as
more or less equal numbers. Around were hailed as a breakthrough and it is the islands attract a growing number
two thirds of the region’s 1.2 million hoped that the elections due to be held of international visitors every year. The
people live on Zanzibar island and the in 2010 will be the start of a new era of historic centre of Zanzibar City, Stone
largest urban centre is Zanzibar City on cooperation between Zanzibar’s major Town, is a designated UNESCO World
the west coast of the island. political parties. Heritage Site and the islands’ many
beaches, impressive scenery and col-
Politics Economy ourful wildlife are a draw for tourists
from around the world.
Since 1964, Zanzibar has had its own The mainstay of Zanzibar’s economy
government, made up of the President for many years was the clove trade. The Investment in Zanzibar is governed
of Zanzibar, the Revolutionary Council first clove plantations were established by the Zanzibar Investment Promotion
and the House of Representatives. The in Zanzibar while it was still under the Authority (ZIPA), which facilitates and
Zanzibari government has jurisdiction control of the Sultanate of Oman, and for promotes investment in the islands,
over all matters relating to the islands
that are not considered to affect the
union between Zanzibar and the main-
land. Still, relations between Zanzibar
The historic centre of Zanzibar City, Stone
and the mainland have at times been Town, is a designated UNESCO World
prickly, as the two parts of the coun- Heritage Site and the islands’ many beaches,
try work at finding a balance between impressive scenery and colourful wildlife are
shared sovereignty and oversight from a draw for tourists from around the world.
the central government in Tanzania.
Internal political conflicts too have a long time, Zanzibar was the world’s big- including in the islands’ Export
been considerably more pointed than gest producer of the spice. But sales have Processing and Free Zones, where
those on the mainland, with the coun- dropped 80% since the 1970s, in part due investors can avail of incentives for pro-
try’s two main parties, the CUF and the to increased competition from Indonesia ducing export-oriented goods. ¶
CCM, clashing over government control, and Madagascar, now the top two players
leading to outbreaks of violence after in the international clove market.
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