University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: History of Kenya
Mainly an article concerning Kenyan independence, there is a brief section about colonial rule in the 1800s.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Tanzania: History
Read the fascinating history of two countries which, only recently, joined together as one. Tanganyika and Zanzibar are now known as Tanzania. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: Tanzania, a Profile
This article surveys the history and geographcial features of Tanzania since independence.
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.
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,...