ONE OF THE INTERESTING HISTORY ABOUT DAR ES SALAAM

ONE  OF THE INTERESTING HISTORY ABOUT DAR ES SALAAM

Dar es Salaam was  originally a small village named Mzizima meaning “healthy town” in Swahili dating back to 1857. Regional origin tribes were Zaramo with ethnic small such as as ndengereko and kwere .
Historic began since the last 1000 years when the site was for plantations such as cassava, millet and maize. In 1866 Sultan Seyyed Majid of Zanzibar gave the name of which is now used in the Arabic word for "Peace of Heaven".

Dar es Salaam collapsed but rose again after the German East African Company established a business center in 1887 and eliminated the Arab regime even dominating the East African coast. German colonial presence in east Africa grew and Dar es Salaam became the administrative and commercial center of the colony. In 1900 it became the eastern terminus of the Central Railway Line that ran into the interior of German East Africa.

During the First World War the Germans in East Africa were destroyed by the British and since then it was known as Tanganyika. After the Second World War, Dar es Salaam was promptly established by TANU (Tanganyika African National Union) which led to Tanganyika's independence on 9 December 1961.Dar es Salaam grew rapidly after World War II and soon became the center of anti-colonial agitation led by the Tanganyika African National Union (TANU) founded in the city.  When Tanganyika became independent in 1961, Dar es Salaam became its first capital, a position it continued to have when Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged in 1964 to become Tanzania.
Dar es Salam is among the fastest growing cities in the world .It is about 1,800 km² with 8 islands and marine area between the beach and the islands. Only dry land area is 1,393 km².

The National Museum, the Village Museum, and many colorful markets are well worth a visit. Numerous historical landmarks, including St. Joseph’s Cathedral, the White Father’s Mission House, the Botanical Gardens, and the old State House make for an interesting walking tour around the waterfront and city Centre.

Seven kilometers north of the city, is Bongoyo Island Marine Reserve which offers good snorkeling and diving sites for those who want to explore the water. The reserve boasts of its beautiful beaches, secluded islands and many varieties of marine species. Although the variety and population of coral and fish species are not as numerous as other sites on Zanzibar, Pemba, and Mafia Island, the Bongoyo Island Marine Reserve is well worth a visit and is a great way to spend a day out and see the coast.