How to pronounce tanganyika and what is the meaning of tanganyika
tanganyika
noun
How to pronounce tanganyika?
The word tanganyika sounds like tan-gan-yi-ka
/,tæn,ɡən'jikə/
What is the definition of tanganyika?
nounthe longest lake in the world in central Africa between Tanzania and Congo in the Great Rift Valley
nouna former state in East Africa; united with Zanzibar in 1964 to form Tanzania
What is the meaning of the word 'tanganyika'?
- Tanganyika refers to a former country in East Africa that existed from 1961 to 1964, which is now a part of Tanzania.
What is the origin of the word 'tanganyika'?
- The word 'Tanganyika' is derived from two Swahili words, 'Tanga' meaning 'sail' and 'nyika' meaning 'wilderness' or 'open plain'.
Where is Tanganyika located?
- Tanganyika was located in East Africa. It was bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Zambia and Malawi to the south.
When did Tanganyika exist as a country?
- Tanganyika existed as a country from 1961 to 1964.
What is Tanganyika known for?
- Tanganyika is known for its rich wildlife, including the Serengeti National Park and Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa.
What happened to Tanganyika?
- In 1964, Tanganyika merged with the island of Zanzibar to form the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar, which later changed its name to Tanzania.
What is the official language of Tanganyika?
- The official language of Tanganyika was English.
Who was the first president of Tanganyika?
- Julius Nyerere was the first president of Tanganyika.
What is the capital city of Tanganyika?
- Dar es Salaam was the capital city of Tanganyika.
What is the currency of Tanganyika?
- The currency of Tanganyika was the Tanganyikan shilling.
