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20 Shilingi, 1985
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Front: Julius Kambarage Nyerere (1922-1999), President of Tanzania 1964-1985
Nyerere, born in Tanganyika to a local Zanaki chief, was trained as a
teacher. He was a co-founder of the Tanganyika African National Union that
merged with the Afro-Shirazi Party of Zanzibar to form the People's
Revolutionary Movement. Nyerere worked for social equality, peaceful race
relations, and independence for Tanganyika. Nyerere became Prime Minister
when Tanganyika achieved independence in 1961. When Tanganyika and Zanzibar
merged to form the new state of Tanzania, Nyerere was elected as the first
President.
Back: Tire factory scene
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200 Shilingi, 1992
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Front: Ali Hassan Mwinyi (1925-), President of Tanzania 1985-1995
Mwinyi was born on the island of Zanzibar. He served as Interior Minister
and Vice President of Tanzania before becoming President.
Back: Two fishermen
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Tanzania, located on the east coast of Africa, consists of Tanganyika, and the
islands of Zanzibar and Pemba. Tanganyika was formerly a German colony of
German East Africa, and was administered by the British since WWI. Tanganyika
became independent under the British Commonwealth in 1961. Zanzibar and Pemba,
located in the Indian Ocean 22 miles off the coast of Tanganyika, were British
protectorates. Granted self-government in 1961, and independence within the
British Commonwealth in 1963. Tanganyika, Zanzibar and Pemba joined to form the
United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar in 1964, and later changed the name
to Tanzania. For a more detailed
country profile, see CIA World Factbook on Tanzania.
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