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Tanzania
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Tanzania
Republic of Tanzania
Africa
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Geography
Area: 945,037 sq km
Comprising mainland Tanganyika and the offshore islands of Zanzibar and Pemba (2,460 sq km).
Population: 45,039,573 Annual Growth: 2.92%
Capital: Dodoma (official); Dar es Salaam (de facto)
Urbanites: 26.4%
HDI Rank: 151 of 182 (UN Human Development Reports 2009)
Peoples
Peoples: 160 (21% unreached) All peoples
Unreached Peoples Prayer Card
Official language: Swahili, English; 2% speak only Swahili and no local African language Languages: 127 All languages
Religion
Largest Religion: Christian
| Religion | Pop % | Ann Gr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christians | 24,352,897 | 54.07 | 3.7 |
| Evangelicals | 8,042,731 | 17.9 | 2.4 |
Answer to Prayer
The continued growth of evangelicals within mainline churches (Lutheran, Anglican) as well as the growth of Pentecostal denominations have seen the evangelical population increase from 2.4 million (9.2%) in 1990 to 8 million (17.9%) in 2010.
Challenge for Prayer
Widespread and systemic poverty is both a challenge and an opportunity. Many areas require development assistance – schools, universities, hospitals, roads, drinking water and agriculture. Half of all secondary schools are privately funded. Rapid urbanization and endemic corruption intensify the problems. Holistic ministry is necessary and a wonderful way to bring transformation to all levels of Tanzanian life. Most foreign Christian agencies at work in Tanzania already minister in this capacity; pray for more projects to be started and to be finished effectively.
For an additional 9 Challenges for Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.
More Information
The Operation World book, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM provide far more information and fuel for prayer for the people of Tanzania.
