Tanzania – Tanzania's capital is Dodoma

(Pronounced tan-zuh-nee-uh and doh-doh-mah)

Note: In the following picture, the word dodo is used in connection with the mnemonic for Tanzania but please note that the dodo bird actually lived on Mauritius.

To remember the capital of Tanzania, use the following mnemonic:

She tans several times a year (Tanzania). The dodo always brings her ma, too (Dodoma).

Interesting facts about Dodoma:

- Planned Capital: The city was officially designated as the country’s national capital in the 1970s, envisioned as a centrally located urban center to replace the coastal capital of Dar es Salaam.

- Gaddafi Mosque: The urban landscape is dominated by the striking architecture of one of the largest mosques in East Africa, featuring prominent minarets that stand out against the city skyline.

- Vineyard Country: The surrounding region is uniquely celebrated as a major grape-growing and wine-producing area, benefiting from a drier climate and higher elevation compared to the rest of the country.