What is Dar es Salaam?
Q: What is Dar es Salaam?
A: Dar es Salaam is the largest city in East Africa, with a population of about 4,360,000 people. It is also Tanzania's richest city and an important economic centre.
Q: Was Dar es Salaam always the capital city of Tanzania?
A: Yes, Dar es Salaam was the capital city of Tanzania until 1996.
Q: What happened in 1996 in Tanzania?
A: In 1996, the capital of Tanzania was moved from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma.
Q: Is Dar es Salaam still an important city for the government of Tanzania?
A: Yes, even though the capital was moved to Dodoma, Dar es Salaam is still the location of much of the country's government. It is also the capital of the Dar es Salaam region.
Q: What does the name "Dar es Salaam" mean?
A: The city's name in Arabic means "Abode of Peace".
Q: What was Dar es Salaam called before its current name?
A: Dar es Salaam was at one time called Mzizima.
Q: How does Dar es Salaam compare to other cities in East Africa in terms of population?
A: Dar es Salaam is the largest city in East Africa, with a population of about 4,360,000 people.
