GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam is a major commercial and port city on Tanzania’s Indian Ocean coast. Dodoma is the national capital.
Fast Facts
- It lies on mainland Tanzania, not on Zanzibar.
- Unguja lies offshore to the north.
- Port routes serve inland Tanzania and neighbouring countries.
Connected lessons
- Dar es SalaamMap, explanation and practice
- Ports, islands and inland connectionsGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Zanzibar and PembaRelated places
- Lake TanganyikaRelated places