| Tanzania is situated just south of the Equator bordering
the Indian Ocean for a stretch of 800km of unspoiled beach with an
area of 939,701sq.km (which embraces the islands of Zanzibar, Pemba
and Mafia). It is the largest country in East Africa.
The main physical features vary from coastal plain (m. above sea
level) to Rift Valley, Miombo woodlands, Southern highlands and
Northern mountains. (5,895m above sea level).
Temperatures vary from 15c in the highland areas to 30c along the
coast. It is cool between May and October. Rains occur between November
and May.
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