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Kwanza Collection

Kwanza (which means "first" in Swahili) exports the handicrafts of 800 batik artisans, potters, woodcarvers and artisans making musical instruments and textiles in Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, and other areas of the country.

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Profile Of Tanzania

Located on the Indian Ocean, Tanzania is a land of wildlife reservations and mountains, including Mount Kilimanjaro.

Ninety-nine percent of the population, comprised of more than 100 tribes, is native to Africa. Tanzania's economy relies heavily on agriculture and exporting crops like coffee, rice, and sugarcane.

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