Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam is the largest city, industrial center, and major port of Tanzania. Though it lost its official status as capital city to Dodoma in 1996, it continues to serve as the seat of most government administration and capital for the surrounding region.
The port of Dar es Salaam is the outlet for mainland Tanzania’s agricultural and mineral exports, and for the nearby land-locked countries of Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, and Malawi. Tourism is another growth area. Dar es Salaam's picturesque harbor, beautiful beaches, and thriving nightlife, as well as Tanzania's natural wonders, including Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, and Lake Victoria, the world’s largest lake, as well as wildlife in its national parks, such as the Serengeti, have made the city a tourist destination. In short, Dar es Salaam has features making it well positioned to benefit from any improvement in Tanzania’s economic fortunes.
Although Tanzania moved from one-party rule to democratic elections in 1995, it continues to deal with such issues as increasing religious and political tension. The country harbors more than half a million refugees, most from Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo, further straining its economy and resources. It remains one of the poorest countries in the world, but has benefited from its continued positive relationships with foreign countries and international organizations. Both the World Bank and IMF have provided funds to rehabilitate out-of-date economic infrastructure and to alleviate poverty.
The purpose and value of governance is human flourishing, including the areas of economic, social, moral, and spiritual development. The nation's leaders, in the early 21st century, are dealing with overwhelming poverty. Though there are social problems in Tanzania, it is absent the ethnic strife that is common to a number of African nations.
Dar es Salaam has potential to be a prosperous city, but is restricted by the nation's difficulties. Its growth will no doubt come when the national issues are resolved.teachers and researchers who wish to further pursue these topics from a unification perspective.
