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Photo: Mangapwani, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.How well do you know Tanzania's capital in the heart of the country? Test your knowledge of the history, culture, geography and landmarks of Dodoma!
Savanna Sightseer 0–4 · Capital Explorer 5–8 · True Dodoman 9–10
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Tanzania chose Dodoma as its new capital in 1973 because it lies right in the middle of the country. The move took decades, and the government only fully settled there in recent years. Dar es Salaam on the Indian Ocean is still the country's biggest city and busiest port.
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Chips mayai, which translates to 'chips and eggs' in Swahili, is Tanzania's favorite comfort food. It is made by frying potatoes and then pouring seasoned beaten eggs over them to create a delicious, filling omelet.
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Jamhuri Stadium is the main sporting venue in Dodoma, hosting local football teams and major civic events. While the much larger Benjamin Mkapa Stadium is located in Dar es Salaam, Jamhuri remains a historic hub for central Tanzania.
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The Gaddafi Mosque in Dodoma was funded by the former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. It is one of the largest mosques in East Africa, featuring beautiful architecture and a capacity to hold thousands of worshippers.
Photo: Mangapwani, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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The Kondoa Rock-Art Sites, a UNESCO World Heritage site, contain an exceptional collection of ancient rock paintings spread over 150 shelters. These spectacular artworks depict human figures, wild animals, and hunting scenes dating back thousands of years.
Photo: D. Tamino Boehm, assent by email 9+10 June 2014, for license CC-Lizenz by-sa att, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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The Tanzanian parliament is called the Bunge. Its distinctive domed building in Dodoma is one of the city's most important architectural landmarks, hosting lawmakers from all over the country during official legislative sessions.
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The Gogo (or Wagogo) people are the traditional inhabitants of the Dodoma region. They are historically known for their rich musical heritage, pastoralism, and agricultural adaptation to the dry climate of central Tanzania.
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Dodoma features a warm, semi-arid climate with low annual rainfall concentrated in a single wet season from December to April. The rest of the year is characterized by dry, sunny days and cool evenings.
Photo: Maulucioni, based on a previous work by Beck, H.E. et al. 2018, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Situated on a broad plateau in the center of Tanzania, Dodoma sits at an elevation of about 1,120 meters. This high altitude gives the capital a much less humid and cooler nighttime climate compared to coastal Dar es Salaam.
Photo: Mangapwani, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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The University of Dodoma (UDOM) was planned for tens of thousands of students, more than any other university in Tanzania. Its campus sits on a vast site of about 6,000 hectares, some 8 km east of the city centre, and it has helped the city grow fast.
Photo: Job de Graaf, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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