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Tanzania-Graet Tourist Destination. With such a perfect Location, perched on the edge of the African continent, and facing the Indian Ocean,
Tanzania’s weather and climate leaves nothing not to be desired. Warm and
sunny days are followed by cool and balmy nights, and whether you’re on safari on the Serengeti plains or enjoying the tropical beaches of Zanzibar,
the temperatures are always welcoming and gentle. Consult Weather and Climate to find out when the best times to visit are, and learn more about
the monsoon winds and seasonal rains.


But sun-filled and beautiful days are not all that Tanzania has to offer. On
the contrary, the country’s borders hold a vast number of people and
tribes whose varied cultures and traditions make up the rich tapestry that
is Tanzanian culture.
Religion, Community & Identity . Religion defines our community and
our sense of identity, but culturally, we are all Tanzanians. Our culture and our traditions can be seen in the everything we surround ourselves with
and the handicrafts that are the specialties of our country. Visitors to Tanzania will find the section on Shopping immensely useful in helping them decide what to bring back for their friends and loved ones from our amazing country.


Tanzanians enjoy a climate of freedom and peace in our daily lives, and
value community and togetherness very highly. Religion is an expression of community and culture, and one that binds us all as citizens to our country
and to the people around us. Tanzanians practice Christianity, Islam, and traditional African religions in tolerance and understanding.

Culture
Home to approximately 120 tribal groups, most of these comprise small communities that are gradually being assimilated into the larger population due to changes in land use and the economic draw of city life.
Location
Tanzania is located in East Africa between longitude, 29 degrees and 41 degrees east and latitude 1 degree and 12 degrees south.
Weather and Climate
Because Tanzania lies below the equator, the coolest months occur during the northern hemisphere’s summer, and all-year round the weather remains pleasant and comfortable.
Gemstones
Tanzania is the world’s only source of tanzanite, a semi-precious stone found in the open mines around Arusha. The stone comes in three grades, ‘A’, ‘AA’, and ‘AAA’ – ‘AAA’ is the highest quality.
Shopping Around
Specific areas around the country are particularly renowned for their craftsmanship, and craft centres, artist cooperatives, and good gift shops should have a selection of carvings, paintings, baskets, and jewellery from all over Tanzania.
What not to buy
Please avoid purchasing wildlife products such as ivory and skins as the market created by these purchases encourages poaching and terrible injuries to the animals themselves.


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