About Tanzania
A few key facts so you can get your bearings!
Tanzania lies along the east coast of Southern Africa bordering with Kenya Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Congo, Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique. Its many amazing natural features include Mount Kilimanjaro, Africas highest mountain. The Serengetti, Ngogogoro crater and the stunningly beautiful Indian Ocean islands of Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia. It has a population of 38m and at 947km2 is the 31st largest country in the world!
A former British colony it gained independence in 1961 under the leadership of Julius Nyrere. He remained in power until his retirement in 1985 and under his guidance Tanzania set the foundations to enable it to move towards an independent democracy. Despite it’s many natural resources there is very little industrial or manufacturing capability with 80% of the population employed in agriculture. Many Tanzanians remain desperately poor, surviving on less than $1.25 a day.
Various archaeological sources point to visits from many different cultures throughout Tanzanians history. Traders, invaders and colonists came from as far as the Middle East, Europe and Asia. All this has combined to produce a rich cultural heritage. It is this fusion of African, Asian and Arab design from which Kibibi suppliers create and hand craft their unique designs .
Round food nets
10.00
His n her Apron
10.00
10cm Baobab Tree
11.50
