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United Nations
United Nations: Cartographic Section: Great Lakes Region (Map 2) [Pdf]
This map of the Great Lakes region in Africa from the United Nations shows the large lakes, the countries the lakes touch, and rivers that flow into and out of the lakes.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Central Africa: Relief Map
A good relief map of the countries of Central Africa showing mountains, lakes, and valleys. Clicking on the map will enlarge it. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Tanzania: Political Map
A political map showing the mainland of Tanzania and the islands that are part of the country, including the regions of Zanzibar. You can see the major cities and highways, rivers, and neighboring countries. Clicking on the map will...
Curated OER
University of Texas: Tanzania: Relief Map
A relief map of Tanzania showing its many lakes, rivers, and Mount Kilimanjaro. From the Perry-Castaneda Collection.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Laetoli Trackways Diagram
View a diagram of the hominid footprints that archaeologist Mary Leakey's team found at Laetoli in Tanzania.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Nature/national Geographic: Flora's Background and Motivation
Learn about what motivated Flora, a woman from the city, to move to the African bush in this short video from Nature/National Geographic. This is one in a series of three videos about Flora's life. [7:00]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: A Hard and Lonely Life
In this video segment from Africa, Flora describes her life in the African bush of Tanzania.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: Tanzania, a Profile
This article surveys the history and geographcial features of Tanzania since independence.
Peace Corps
Peace Corps: Soneka's Village
Through this lesson plan students can examine features of the Maasai culture and compare it with their own.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Tanzania
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Tanzania, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
PBS
Perceptions of African Identity: Swahili Coast
From the PBS series, a history of the Swahili coast of East Africa, including the island of Zanzibar.
Other
Online Expeditions: African Adventure
Use this site to explore several regions of Africa, without having to leave the classroom.
Smithsonian Institution
Nm Af A: In and Out of Focus: Images From Central Africa 1885 1960
This exhibit from the National Museum of African Art has several series of photos taken mainly by Westerners from 1885-1960. Includes slideshows. Textual explanations accompany the photos.
New York Times
New York Times: Julius Nyerere of Tanzania Dies
New York Times article following Nyerere's death providing an overview of his life and accomplishments.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Tanzania: Economy
Tanzania is making attempts to improve its economy to help its citizens. Find out the major sources of income, the exports, and major trading partners. Information is from the U. S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Tanzania: Government
Find out about the government of Tanzania which has a National Assembly for the entire country and a House of Representatives for Zanzibar. You can also see a list of current government officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept....
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Tanzania: People
A look at the interesting mix of ethnic groups in Tanzania along with their particular languages. Find out what the groups are and where many came from. From the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Tanzania
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Tanzania's geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its African location and a video that describes the lives of giraffes that live...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Tanzania
Offers a country profile of the East African country of Tanzania, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, maps,...
Read Works
Read Works: Mohawk Monkey Discovered
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the highland mangabey, a new species of monkey found in Tanzania. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Tanzanians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Tanzanians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Chagga
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Chagga of Tanzania. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Maasai
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Maasai of Kenya and Tanzania. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Nyamwezi
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Nyamwezi people of Tanzania. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...