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The United Republic of Tanzania is a nation in East Africa bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north, Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique to the south. The country's eastern borders lie on the Indian Ocean. The United Republic of Tanzania is a unitary republic composed of 30  regions. The Capital City is Dodoma and the major commercial city is Dar es Salaam. Official currency is Tanzanian Shilling and the National language is Kiswahili whilst English is widely used in official communication. The name Tanzania is a portmanteau of Tanganyika and Zanzibar. The two states united in 1964 to form the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar, which later the same year was renamed the United Republic of Tanzania  Besides the richness it has of natural resources like  wildlife, water bodies like the ocean, lakes & rivers and minerals, Tanzania is well endowed with abundant significan...

Mount Kilimanjaro   ( pronunciation:   / ˌ k ɪ l ɪ m ə n ˈ dʒ ɑː r oʊ / ),   with its three   volcanic cones , "Kibo", "Mawenzi",and "Shira", is a dormant   volcano   in   Tanzania . It is the highest   mountain   in   Africa , and rises approximately 4,900 m (16,000 ft) from its base to 5,895 metres (19,341 ft) above sea level. The first recorded ascent to the summit of the mountain was by   Hans Meyer   and Ludwig Purtscheller   in 1889. The mountain is part of the   Kilimanjaro National Park   and is a major climbing destination. The mountain has been the subject of many scientific studies because of its shrinking glaciers.

Mount Kilimanjaro   ( pronunciation:   / ˌ k ɪ l ɪ m ə n ˈ dʒ ɑː r oʊ / ),   with its three   volcanic cones , "Kibo", "Mawenzi",and "Shira", is a dormant   volcano   in   Tanzania . It is the highest   mountain   in   Africa , and rises approximately 4,900 m (16,000 ft) from its base to 5,895 metres (19,341 ft) above sea level. The first recorded ascent to the summit of the mountain was by   Hans Meyer   and Ludwig Purtscheller   in 1889. The mountain is part of the   Kilimanjaro National Park   and is a major climbing destination. The mountain has been the subject of many scientific studies because of its shrinking glaciers.

Mbwana Samatta signed a contract with Belgium Genk club which will come to an end in 2020 season. Samatta who is also the National team (Taifa star) Captain was also voted the best African footballer playing on the African continent in 2015.  Managing Director of Tanzania Tourist Board Ms Devota Mdachi disclosed that TTB will now work on the best modalities to utilize this wonderful opportunity of having Mbwana as the greatest Tanzania professional footballer to market Tanzania as a unique tourist destination.