Etymology
The name "Tanzania" is a portmanteau of two words:
Meaning and Origin
The word "Tanga" is thought to be derived from a local language and means "sail" or "dhow," referring to the sailing boats used by traders in the region.
The word "Zanzibar" has Arabic origins:
Together, "Zanzibar" translates to "coasts of the outside," referring to its location as an archipelago off the coast of the mainland.
Official Name
The official name of Tanzania is the United Republic of Tanzania. It was formed in 1964 by the union of Tanganyika (the mainland) and Zanzibar.
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