Dodoma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dodoma
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Dodoma Cathedral
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| Country |  Tanzania |
| Region | Dodoma |
| Area | |
| • Land | 2,576 km2 (995 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,120 m (3,670 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 410,956 |
| • Density | 159.5/km2 (413/sq mi) |
Dodoma is the capital city of Tanzania. It is the third biggest city in the country. The city is also the capital of the Dodoma region. The city has a population of 410,956 people. The name Dodoma means "It has sunk".
History
During German colonial rule in East Africa, the town of Dodoma was founded at the same time as the creation of the Tanzanian central railway. The British took over the city after World War I. Dodoma became an administrative center for the region until the independence of Tanzania in 1964. In 1973, plans were made to move the capital from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma. Tanzania's National Assembly moved there the next year. Many government offices are still in Dar es Salaam.
Images for kids
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Dodoma in 1912.
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Central Dodoma
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The University of Dodoma.
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A stationary aircraft at Dodoma airport.
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Road to university of Dodoma
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Anglican Cathedral of Holy Spirit.
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Dodoma Central Mosque.
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Dodoma Railway Station.
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Dodoma Airport.
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A hostel in university of Dodoma
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Roundabout in Dodoma.
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Nyerere's statue in Dodoma.
See also
In Spanish: Dodoma para niños
