Eighth stop of global torch relay concludes in Tanzania
The former capital of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, hosted a successful torch relay on April 13, supported by thousands of fans who crowded the streets to welcome the sacred flame. Since the torch relay tradition began in 1936, this is the first time that an eastern African country has hosted the sacred flame. [Full story] Quick factsPopulation: 2,497,940 (2002);
Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +3 hours
Official languages: Kiswahili (also national language) and English;
Currency: Tanzania shilling
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- • Photo: Torchbearer John S. Akhwari runs with the torch in Dar es Salaam
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