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Tanzania, the East African country known for its exotic wildlife and
ancient tribes, has been a regular destination for many travelers. It is
also one of the highly chosen volunteering destinations by gap year
travelers and backpackers. The country has a fascinating number of
wildlife convergence and lot of thrilling activities to do, which is a
known fact amongst many. But there are certain interesting things about
the country which not many know of. Volunteering Solutions brings you a
list of some such interesting facts about Tanzania you probably were not
aware of.
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Tanzania has the most expensive hardwood tree in the world; the Mpingo
trees, also known as the African Blackwood trees.
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The earliest human skull in the world was
discovered in Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania
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With more than 4 million wild animals in its periphery, Tanzania has the
largest concentration of animals per square kilometer, in the world.
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And talking about wild, 30% of country’s area is occupied with National
Parks, with 12 parks, 13 nature reserves, and 38 protected areas.
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The highest free standing mountain in the world, Mt. Kilimanjaro, is
located in Tanzania. It is also the highest mountain in Africa.
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Countries share food, flora and fauna, and several other things. But
have you heard of any country that shares its national anthem? Tanzania
does. With South Africa and Zimbabwe.
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In the Zanzibar archipelago of Tanzania, one can find the largest crab
in the world; the coconut crab. Said to be the most delicious as well.
Attention all sea food fanatic!
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The Ruaha National Park is the home to largest population of wild
elephants in all of Eastern Africa.
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Tanzania has two capital cities. Dar es Salaam (the administrative
capital) and Dodoma city (the legislative capital) where its parliament
sits.
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Have you ever seen a lion climbing trees? May be on television. Well,
what you saw was a shot from the Lake Manyara National Park; the home to
world’s only tree climbing lions. |