Starting to write the update we have in hand is a double privilege for those who write on the Tanzania travel blogs. Firstly, because we love writing about everything we can think of regarding this wonderful African continent, and secondly, because this post will be the first time we’ve dedicated all our time to talking about a single destination. Surely over time it will be more difficult for us to choose a place to talk about, but the truth is that for this time it is very simple and we almost feel obliged to start with the most obvious, which is to talk about the country’s capital, which stars in our corner of the network. Nevertheless, we get to work and wish you a pleasant time reading. We also encourage you to leave comments if you think it is appropriate or if you have any curiosities, doubts or suggestions.
As those of you who are interested in the African continent will already know, although it has a great wealth of resources, the truth is that, in general, the standard of living of the population is low, and there are great contrasts. A privileged few who live in luxury, and the rest survive as best they can. Well, the capital of Tanzania is no exception to this. The truth is that the fact that our protagonist city of today has had the category of capital for many years, but it is still Dar Es Salaam, the old capital, which has almost all the administrative and government buildings, as well as an important port, which continue to take the spotlight from the new capital of which we are talking today.
Getting to know Dodoma
If at this point you are curious to start learning about Dodoma, the current capital of Tanzania, we are not going to make you wait any longer. To sum up, we will say that it is a city that is located in the center of the country, that it is not yet fully urbanized and that the economy depends a lot on the vine industry, which enjoys good quality. In addition, and despite inequalities and shortcomings, it must also be said in its favor that it has an airport, a public university and a private university.
At this point, it goes without saying that despite the fact that it is a capital, being in Africa, poverty is something present, so if you are going to go to Dodoma, you cannot forget that detail. As it could not be otherwise, one of the things that is expected from any website related to the world of travel and tourism, what corresponds when talking about a place, is to mention some places or things that we can find if we go there on a trip, so that is what we are going to do next.
For starters, if you’ve never traveled to Africa, your first surprise will be the traditional houses, which are a shanty town style with tin roofs. Universities are also a good visit, although don’t expect a university as well-kept as those found in more developed countries. A visit to Julius Nyerere Park is a must, with its statue dedicated to this character, who, for those of you who are not into African history, was the first president of Tanzania. Without a doubt, you should not miss the opportunity to take a walk through the Dodoma market, which is the reflection of what the city is all about.
Getting to know the city of Dar es Salaam
If we have decided that it was necessary to talk about the city of Dar es Salaam, it is because it is one of the most important cities in Tanzania, and despite the fact that the capital of the country is Dodoma, the truth is that Dar es Salaam takes the title of the most populous and richest city in the country. Which is not exactly saying little. The city is located on the east coast of Africa, and more specifically in the natural harbor of the Indian Ocean. Now that you know a slight description that characterizes it and its geographical location, it is time to comment on other relevant aspects, such as the climate that you will find in Dar es Salaam, it is tropical, with temperatures between nineteen and thirty degrees. In addition, as for the economy of the city, we can tell you that it is characterized by the predominance of industry, commerce and the public sector.
As we don’t have all the space we would like to share with you, for the moment it’s time to say goodbye until a next update, but we do it through the big door, closing this post with a series of recommendations of tourist attractions to visit if you travel to today’s recommended city. Dar es-Salaam. Among these places, we can mention, for example, the port, the university, the amusement park or Samor Machel Avenue, which is located in the very center of the city.
