Dar Es Salaam
One of the fastest-growing cities in the world
Dar es Salaam is the largest city and financial hub of Tanzania. It is known for its bustling African city life and is a major international diplomatic hub. Dar es Salaam was founded by Majid bin Said, the first Sultan of Zanzibar, in 1865 or 1866. It served as the main administrative and commercial center of German East Africa, Tanganyika, and Tanzania1. Despite its size and strength, Dar es Salaam lost its title as the country’s capital city in 1973, with the central city of Dodoma preferred instead. Today, Dar es Salaam is still expanding rapidly.
Basics
| Languages spoken | English, Swahili |
|---|---|
| Currency used | Kenyan shilling (KES) |
| Area (km2) | 580,367 km2 (224,081 sq mi) |
| Country name | Republic of Kenya (Jamhuri ya Kenya) |
