Tanzania

Languages:

Tanzania, an East African nation, has two official languages: Swahili and English. Swahili is the most widely spoken language, serving as the lingua franca for the majority of the population, while English is used in administration, higher education, and commerce. The country is linguistically diverse, with over 120 indigenous languages spoken by various ethnic communities. These languages belong to the Bantu, Nilotic, and Cushitic linguistic families, reflecting the nation's rich cultural history.

Religion:

Religion in Tanzania is diverse, with the majority of the population adhering to Christianity (61.4%). Among Christians, various denominations coexist, including Roman Catholics, Protestants, and Evangelicals. The constitution guarantees freedom of religion, and other significant religious communities include Muslims (35.2%), mainly Sunni, and practitioners of traditional African religions and indigenous faiths. The remaining portion of the population, approximately 3.4%, includes adherents of other faiths or those with no specific religious affiliation.

Ethnic Groups:

mainland - African 99% (of which 95% are Bantu consisting of more than 130 tribes), other 1% (consisting of Asian, European, and Arab); Zanzibar - Arab, African, mixed Arab and African