TZ

Geography & Places abbreviation · Country Code

TZ
Stands forTanzania
CategoriesGeography & Places

TZ stands for Tanzania, a country code abbreviation.

Tanzania, formed in 1964 by the union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar, has Dodoma as its official capital and Dar es Salaam as its largest city. Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti and Zanzibar make it a major safari and beach destination; alpha-3 is TZA.

Example: Kilimanjaro climbing permits in TZ are bought through licensed operators.

Usage notes

Swahili is the national language. The Tanzanian shilling trades as TZS.

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