Tanzania
Tanzania (name) means a country in East Africa, officially the United Republic of Tanzania. Example: “They travelled to Tanzania to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.”
How to use Tanzania
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe East African nation home to Mount Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti, and Zanzibar.
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They travelled to _____ to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.
Etymology
A blend of Tanganyika and Zanzibar, the two territories that merged to form Tanzania in 1964.
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What does “Tanzania” mean?
The word “Tanzania” means a country in East Africa, officially the United Republic of Tanzania. In plain terms, the East African nation home to Mount Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti, and Zanzibar.
How do you pronounce “Tanzania”?
“Tanzania” is pronounced tan-zuh-NEE-uh (/ˌtæn.zəˈni.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Tanzania” in a sentence?
Here is “Tanzania” used in a sentence: “They travelled to Tanzania to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.”
What part of speech is “Tanzania”?
“Tanzania” is a name.
Where does the word “Tanzania” come from?
The word “Tanzania” dates back to around 1964. A blend of Tanganyika and Zanzibar, the two territories that merged to form Tanzania in 1964.
Is “Tanzania” a common word?
“Tanzania” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the official name of Tanzania?
The official name of Tanzania is the United Republic of Tanzania, reflecting its status as a country in East Africa. The shorter name Tanzania is used in nearly all everyday and international contexts.
Where is Tanzania located?
Tanzania is a country located in East Africa. It is one of the region's nations, identified officially as the United Republic of Tanzania.
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