What is the area of Tanzania?
Tanzania covers a total area of 945,087 km², making it the 13th largest country in Africa and one of the continent's most expansive nations.
An area of 945,087 km²
Tanzania extends over 945,087 square kilometers, including mainland territory and the islands of Zanzibar and Pemba. This area places the country in 13th place among Africa's largest territories.
Comparison with other countries
- Larger than France: approximately 1.7 times the size of France (551,695 km²)
- Equivalent to Egypt: similar dimensions to the land of the pharaohs
- Smaller than Algeria: which remains the largest country in Africa with 2.38 million km²
Territory distribution
Tanzanian territory consists of mainland Tanzania (former Tanganyika) which represents the majority of the area, and the Zanzibar archipelago in the Indian Ocean. This vast expanse explains the country's exceptional geographic diversity, from the Serengeti plains to the peaks of Kilimanjaro.