Officially the United Republic of Tanzania, is a country in East Africa. It is bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north; Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. 
President: H.E Jakaya Kikwete
Capital: Dar es Salaam
Currency: Tanzanian shilling
Population: 47.78 million (WB 2012)
Population density: Last reported at 50.62 in 2010 (WB 2012).
Official languages: Swahili Language, English Language
Government: Presidential system, Federal republic, Constitutional republic, Republic
GDP: 28.25 billion US dollars in 2012.
GDP per capita: 608.85 USD (2012)
Electricity access rate: 18 per cent (18%)
Main economic activity: Agriculture: The Tanzanian economy depends heavily on agriculture, which accounts for more than 25% of GDP, provides 85% of exports, and employs 80% of the work force. Industry which, accounts for 22.6% of GDP. Tanzania's industrial sector is one of the fastest growing in Africa (2010 rankings). As of September 2012, the mining sector of Tanzania contributes 4.6% to the national economy. Gold and Nickel also significantly contribute to the country's economic growth.