Dodoma Travel Guide
Official Capital of Tanzania
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Situated on the eastern edge of the southern highlands, the city of Dodoma is surrounded by a rich agricultural area and pleasant scenery. Located in the heartland of Tanzania, Dodoma is also the nation’s official political capital and the seat of government in the country. Comparably much smaller and less developed than the country’s commercial centre, Dar es Salaam, Dodoma remains a centre for national politics.
Historically, Dodoma was a stopover on the overland caravan route that travelled from the Swahili Coast inland towards Lake Tanganyika. Early in the 20th century, the city became a major point on the Central Line railway, which carried agricultural crops for export to the harbour in Dar es Salaam.
In recent times, the town’s economic base has declined in favour of Dar, but in the early days of Tanzanian independence, there was a popular political motion to move the entire government to the town in the southern highlands. These days, the government divides its time between Dodoma and Dar es Salaam, but meets in Dodoma to discuss legislation.
Attractions in Dodoma
Dodoma is the centre of Tanzania’s growing wine industry.
Relaxing
Several cafés in town offer a glimpse of local life and a place to rest up before the next leg of a Tanzanian journey.
Getting Around
Tanzania’s capital can be reached by road, rail or by a local flight service.
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