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United Republic of Tanzania

United Republic of Tanzania

3.4
The official name of the country Tanzania in eastern Africa
  • proper noun
translation icon : República Unida de Tanzania
  • The United Republic of Tanzania gained independence in the 1960s through the union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar.

Examples

  • Many international organizations recognize the United Republic of Tanzania as the country's official name.

  • On official documents, citizens list their nationality as belonging to the United Republic of Tanzania.

  • The United Republic of Tanzania is known for its stunning wildlife.

  • Do you want to visit the United Republic of Tanzania this summer?

  • The United Republic of Tanzania is known for its beautiful landscapes and diverse cultures.

  • Traveling to the United Republic of Tanzania offers a unique experience with its wildlife and national parks.

  • Many tourists choose to explore the United Republic of Tanzania for its famous Mount Kilimanjaro.

Synonyms

Tanzania
vsUnited Republic of Tanzania
36 1.5

A country in eastern Africa with wild animals and Mount Kilimanjaro

is the formal official name rather than the shorter common form

Surface Forms

United Republic of Tanzania main

Morphology

united + republic + of + Tanzania

The phrase is fully compositional: 'United' (combined), 'Republic' (a form of government), 'of' (linking), and 'Tanzania' (the country) together clearly indicate the country's official name. This construction is cross-linguistically common (e.g. United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates), so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words would readily understand the meaning.

Etymology

United Republic of Tanzania comes from 1964, when the lands of Tanganyika and Zanzibar joined together. The short name Tanzania mixes parts of those two names, and 'United' shows they became one country.