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Shortly after independence, Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form the nation of Tanzania in 1964. One-party rule came to an end in 1995 with the first democratic elections held in the country since the 1970s. Zanzibar's semi-autonomous status and po... [read more]
Shortly after independence, Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form the nation of Tanzania in 1964. One-party rule came to an end in 1995 with the first democratic elections held in the country since the 1970s. Zanzibar's semi-autonomous status and po... [read more] Blog: An ode to Freddie Mercury
Date: June 23rd 2009
We have arrived in Tanzania!!! Four days ago we took a 14 hour long bus ride down from Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam. The muslim influence was immediately apparent once we crossed the border. Men walk around wearing rectangle hats and women walk around covered from head to foot. Even the environment was different from Kenya. Where much of Kenya is dry and sun-scorched, Tanzania is extremely lush with m ... read more
Date: June 23rd 2009
We have arrived in Tanzania!!! Four days ago we took a 14 hour long bus ride down from Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam. The muslim influence was immediately apparent once we crossed the border. Men walk around wearing rectangle hats and women walk around covered from head to foot. Even the environment was different from Kenya. Where much of Kenya is dry and sun-scorched, Tanzania is extremely lush with m ... read more
