You want to know Dar es salaam? These are the facts......PART 1

Dar es Salaam is an Arabic word which means the 'harbour of peace'. It is the commercial capital and largest city of Tanzania. It was formerly known as Mzizima meaning healthy town. It was founded in the 1860s as a summer residence for the sultan of Zanzibar, and was later developed by the German colonialists for their interests after 1885. In 1896, it became the capital of German East Africa. Dar es Salaam came under British control in 1916, and its main development as a modern city began in the 1940s. Became the capital of a newly independent Tanganyika in 1961 and continued as the seat of administration when Tanganyika and Zanzibar were merged to form Tanzania in 1964. Administratively, Dar es Salaam is broken into 3 districts: Ilala , Kinondoni , and Temeke.

HISTORY

• 1860’s Dar es Salaam was set up as a summer residence for the sultan of Zanzibar.
• 1885 after this year, Dar es Salaam was developed by the German colonialists for their interests.
• 1896 Dar es Salaam became the capital of German East Africa.
• 1916 Dar es Salaam came under British control.
• 1940s Dar es Salaam started its main development as a modern city.
• 1961 It became the capital of a newly independent Tanganyika. Dar es Salaam was elevated to city status.
• Today, the city of Dar es Salaam has become a vibrant cosmopolitan and metropolitan city. Many developments are underway that will change the face of Dar es Salaam, making it more modern, attractive and sustainable city.

 LOCATION

Dar es Salaam City is situated on the coast of Tanzania on the shores of the Indian Ocean. It borders Zanzibar to the east, Tanga to its north, Coast Region to its South, West and North.

GEOGRAPHY

Dar es Salaam is spread over a total area of 229.88 SQ KM. Latitude - 6°48' S Longitude - 39°17' E. Kigamboni is part of Dar es Salaam and is separated by the Kigamboni Creek.

ACCESSIBILITY

You can reach Dar es salaam by Air through Mwalimu J.K.Nyerere International Airport. Or by Sea through Dar es Salaam Harbor. Also there are Regional road networks, extend to international connections. There are Rail links extend inland to Arusha in the north, to Lakes Tanganyika and Victoria, and to Zambia.