Arusha

　　 Introduction to Attractions ①    A northern administrative region of Tanzania. It borders Kenya to the north. It covers an area of 82,098 square kilometers with a population of 1.352 million (1988). The capital is Arusha. The northwestern part is the Serengeti Plateau; the southeastern part consists of Maasai grasslands; the central area is the Crater Highlands. There are fault-block lakes such as Eyasi, Manyara, and Natron, as well as volcanoes including Mount Meru and Mount Ol Doinyo Lengai.     Most of the region has a relatively dry climate, with annual precipitation between 500–750 mm; mountainous areas receive abundant rainfall.     It is an important coffee-producing area in the country, and also yields wheat, sisal, cotton, and pyrethrum. Salt, trona, gemstones, and magnesite are mined here. Industry is concentrated in Arusha City, with factories for cotton textiles, tires, meat processing, and others. Tourism is well-developed, featuring several wildlife parks such as Serengeti, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, and the Ngorongoro Crater. ②    A renowned city in Tanzania and the capital of Arusha Region. Located at the southern foot of Mount Meru. At an altitude of 1,409 meters, it enjoys a cool and pleasant climate. Population was 88,000 (1978).     It serves as a trade center for coffee, pyrethrum, sisal, and livestock products. Factories in the area produce coffee and meat products, flour, textiles, tires, dairy products, and radio assembly. The area is also known for its meerschaum pipes. It is a transportation hub, with railway lines connecting to Tanga and Mombasa. Roads link to Dodoma and Nairobi. The largest international airport in Tanzania, Kilimanjaro International Airport, is located here. Tourism is thriving. Nearby attractions include volcanoes and wildlife parks.

　　 

　　 

　　 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania