The country's major exports are coffee, cotton, cashew nuts, sisal, tobacco, tea and diamonds. Zanzibar and Pemba are important clove producers. Gold, tin and coal are also mined. KiSwahili and English are the official languages. Little English is spoken outside of the larger towns, but most Tanzanians speak KiSwahili.
Traveller cheques are exchangeable in some places.
Major credit cards are accepted in the larger hotels but it is advisable to carry cash. Several international airlines connect Tanzania with the rest of the world. For safaris in the north, during the day, light clothing. Sturdy shoes are recommended. On the coast summer wear.