Dar es Salaam

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Dar es Salaam?Swahili coast, Tanzania
2. How many people live in Dar es Salaam?Exceeds 7 million residents
3. When was Dar es Salaam built?Mid-19th century
4. What is the former capital?Served as the administrative capital of Tanzania until 1996
5. What is the economic role?Tanzania's largest city and primary financial hub
6. What does the name "Dar es Salaam" mean?It means "Abode of Peace" in Arabic.

Swahili Coast: A historically significant coastal region in East Africa known for its trade networks and cultural synthesis.
Urban Nexus: A central point or connection for various urban activities, including economic, cultural, and social interactions.
Demographic Surge: A rapid and significant increase in the population of a particular area.