DODOMA


Meaning of DODOMA in English

City (pop., 1995 est.: 189,000), Tanzania.

Designated the national capital since 1974, it awaits complete transfer of official functions from Dar es Salaam , the current capital. Located in a sparsely populated agricultural region at an elevation of 3,720 ft (1,135 m), it is a market centre for the surrounding area. Industries produce wood and furniture, beverages, processed food, soap, and oil.

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