Tanzania is located just south of the equator. Rather than experiencing the four seasons, it has two rainy seasons: the “long rains” during April-May, and the “short rains” in November. Temperatures remain fairly consistent throughout the year, averaging about 30°C during the day.
Quick Facts:
One of the poorest countries in the world
1.3 times the size of Texas
Population almost 40 million people
Of those 40 million, 2.5 million are orphans
35% of the population are Christian, and 35% are Muslim
Unemployment rate is 70%
AIDS and malaria are the big killers.
8.8% of adults have AIDS
Life expectancy is 50.71
44% of the population are aged 0-14 years
53% of the population are aged 15-64 years
2.8% of the population are over 65 years
Median age is 17.7 years
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