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Dar es Salaam at a glance

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From Google.com:Dar es Salaam, a major city and commercial port on Tanzania’s Indian Ocean coast, grew from a fishing village. The open-air Village Museum has re-created the traditional homes of local and other Tanzanian tribes and hosts tribal dancing. It’s part of the National Museum, which offers Tanzanian history exhibits, including the fossils of human ancestors found by anthropologist Louis Leakey.

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Electricity and socket type

Voltage: 230V, Socket Type: D and G.

Internet accessibility

There are internet cafes in all major towns, and wi-fi hotspots are widespread, except in rural areas

Are credit cards accepted across the country?

Yes

Mentionable public holidays

New Year's Day | Revolution Day | Karume Day | Good Friday | Easter Monday | Union Day | Labour Day | Eid al-Fitr | Saba Saba Day | Nane Nane Day | Nyerere Day | Mawlid | Tanzania Independence Day | Christmas Day | Boxing Day

How much does a local transport ticket cost?

250.00 TSh

How much does a dinner at a nice restaurant cost?

27,500.00 TSh

Do I need any vaccinations before I visit Tanzania?

Yes

Who needs a Visa to enter Tanzania?

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