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  • 5th India–Tanzania Joint Trade Committee Meeting held to boost bilateral economic cooperation.
  • Tanzania, Africa's largest East African nation, borders Kenya, Uganda, DRC, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, and is bordered by Indian Ocean, Lake Victoria, Tanganyika, and Nyasa.
  • Key geographical features include Lake Tanganyika (world's second deepest), Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa's highest peak), and islands like Zanzibar and Pemba.

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Tanzania (Capital: Dodoma)

Recently, 5th India–Tanzania Joint Trade Committee Meeting was held to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation.

Political features

  • Location: Largest East African country situated just south of Equator.
  • Bordering Countries: Kenya and Uganda to North; Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda to the West; Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique to the South.
  • Bordering water bodies: Lake Victoria in North; Indian Ocean in the East; Lake Tanganyika in West; and Lake Nyasa in Southwest.

Geographical features

  • Major lakes: Lake Tanganyika (World’s second deepest lake).
  • Highest Peak: Mountain Kilimanjaro (Dormant volcano and highest mountain in Africa).
  • Major Rivers: Ruvuma, Rufiji etc.
  • Islands: Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia. 
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Dormant Volcano

A volcano that has not erupted in a long time but is expected to erupt again in the future. Understanding volcanic activity and landforms like Mount Kilimanjaro is part of UPSC Geography.

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An imaginary line drawn around the Earth equally distant from both poles, dividing the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Its geographical significance for countries like Tanzania is important for UPSC Geography.

East African Country

Countries located in the eastern region of the African continent. This geographical classification is relevant for understanding regional dynamics and geopolitical interests in UPSC.

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