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TANZANIA. Melissa Whitfield. Is this Tanzania?. Where is it?. Region: East Africa Bordered by: Kenya Uganda Rwanda Burundi Dem. Rep. of the Congo Zambia Malawi Mozambique Indian Ocean. Indian Ocean. A Land of Extremes. Lake Victoria Largest freshwater lake in Africa
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TANZANIA Melissa Whitfield
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Where is it? • Region: East Africa • Bordered by: • Kenya • Uganda • Rwanda • Burundi • Dem. Rep. of the Congo • Zambia • Malawi • Mozambique • Indian Ocean Indian Ocean
A Land of Extremes • Lake Victoria • Largest freshwater lake in Africa • 26,873 mi² and 276 ft. deep • Source of the Nile • Major source of fishing
A Land of Extremes • Lake Tanganyika • World’s longest freshwater lake • 2nd oldest lake in the world • 2nd deepest lake in Africa—4,823 ft. • Center for building dhows Cichlid Video
A Land of Extremes • Mount Kilimanjaro • Africa’s highest point—19,341 ft. • Can take one week to climb • Tropical forest, moorland, alpine desert, ice fields
A Land of Extremes • Mount Meru • Africa’s 5th highest peak at 14,954 • Three/four day hike
A Land of Extremes • Ol Donya Lengai • Active Volcano
A Land of Extremes • The Serengeti Plain • State park the size of Connecticut • 35 species of animals
Land of Extremes • Selous Game Reserve • Size of Switzerland—largest in Africa • 50,000 elephants • 440 species of birds • African Hunting Dog
A Land of Extremes • Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area • Ngorongoro Crater • Olducai Gorge • 328 ft deep; 30 miles long • Leakey’s found hominid bones--1959
A Land of Extremes • Islands • Zanzibar • Pemba • Chapwani • Bawe • Chunguu • Mnemba
Wildlife • ¼ of Tanzania’s land is Game Reserves and National Parks • 300 native species • 30 are endangered
Africa’s History • Has been shaped by Europeans search for the three Gs: • God • Gold • Glory
Tanzania’s Timeline 1497 Vasco da Gama rounded the tip of Africa and introduced Europeans to the riches of Africa. By 1506 Portugal controlled the coast of Tanzania. 1914 Great Britain obtained control over Tanzania Human ancestors lived here as long as 3 million years ago. 1884 Tribes agree to colonialization by Germany and Great Britain 3000 B.C. trade began in Tanzania During the 1800s numerous European explorers “discovered” Africa 1905-1907 the Maji Maji Rebellion broke out. 120,000 died and tribes were unified As long as 5,000 years ago people living here used click-tongue languages to communicate. 1841 Omani sultan moved the capital of Oman to Zanzibar A.D. 750 Arabs began to settle in Zanzibar to flee war. December 9, 1961 Tanzania became an independent nation.
The People of Tanzania • Population: 40,213,160 • Culture Groups
Culture Groups • Sukuma Tribe • Largest tribe in Tanzania living in the Lake Victoria area • 15% of the population—totaling 5 million
More Culture Groups • Haya • Chaga • Iraqw • Hadza • Nyanwezi • Gogo • Hehe • Ngoni • Nyakyusa • Wa-Chagga • Sandawe • Waunguja • Wapemba • Watumbatu
The Most Recognized Tribe • The Masai— “People of the Cattle” • Nomadic herders • Believe their God gave them ownership over all the world’s cattle • Fierce warriors • Drink cow’s blood
Tinga Tinga Painting • Named after Edward Said Tinga Tinga • He began painting when he was on construction sites. • He used masonite and bicycle paint • Today many artists create Tinga Tinga paintings from ceramic tiles and paint • It has become known as “airport air” because most tourists purchase the pieces. • In order to appeal to tourists, artists often limit the size of the paintings
African Folktales • African history and folktales have traditionally been passed down orally. • As a result mach of the history had been manipulated by Europeans • They were often told at night and were designed to: • Teach a lesson/moral • Often the greedy were punished • Explain animals and their relationships
African Music • Used as a form of communication and enjoyment • Children learn to play and sing at a young age • Call and response • Instruments include: • Drum, horns • Finger piano • Wooden flutes, xylophones • Voices The Click Song—1966 Miriam Makeba
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