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On the coast of Tanzania, this bustling seaport straddles some of the most important sea routes on earth. Dar, as it is often called, encompasses surprising wonder in its business district and fascinating side and main streets. Dar is a central location for travelling between destinations.

Dar es Salaam is an Arabic word which means the haven of peace. It is the commercial capital and largest city of Tanzania. It was formerly known as Mzizima meaning healthy town, and was founded in the 1860s as a summer residence for the sultan of Zanzibar. It was later developed by the German colonialists for their interests after 1885; then in 1896 it became the capital of German East Africa. Dar es Salaam came under British control in 1916 and its main development as a modern city began in the 1940s. It became the capital of a newly independent Tanganyika in 1961 and continued as the seat of administration when Tanganyika and Zanzibar were merged to form Tanzania in 1964.

Dar es Salaam City is situated on the coast of Tanzania East on the shores of the Indian Ocean. It borders Zanzibar to the east, Tanga to its north, Coast Region to its South, West and North. The population of Dar es Salaam is estimated to be 4 million. The people of Dar es Salaam are warm, open, friendly and hospitable; Muslims, Christians, Hindus and other traditional beliefs live together in perfect harmony. There are several mosques, churches and temples around the city.