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  1. The British colony of Tanganyika gained independence on 9 December 1961, with Julius Nyerere becoming first, its prime minister in 1960 under British rule, and then president when Tanganyika was declared a republic in 1962.

  2. Tanganyika, historical eastern African state that in 1964 merged with Zanzibar to form the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar, later renamed the United Republic of Tanzania. (See Tanzania.)

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  3. Lake Tanganyika is an ancient and deep lake in East Africa, shared by four countries: Tanzania, the DRC, Burundi, and Zambia. It is the second-largest lake by volume, the second-oldest freshwater lake, and the world's longest freshwater lake.

  4. Tanganyika Wildlife Park is a wildlife park in Goddard, Kansas, where you can feed, swim, and interact with various animals. It offers ticket packages, experiences, events, and education programs for a wildly different animal experience.

  5. Aug 8, 2024 · Lake Tanganyika, second largest of the lakes of eastern Africa. It is the longest freshwater lake in the world (410 miles [660 km]) and the second deepest (4,710 feet [1,436 metres]) after Lake Baikal in Russia. Comparatively narrow, varying in width from 10 to 45 miles (16 to 72 km), it covers.

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  6. Mar 5, 2024 · Learn about the history, geography, wildlife and activities of Lake Tanganyika, one of the oldest and deepest freshwater lakes in the world. Discover how to visit the lake from Tanzania, see chimpanzees, dive with cichlids and enjoy the beaches.

  7. Jun 30, 2021 · Lake Tanganyika is an ancient and diverse lake in east Africa, bordering Tanzania, Congo, Burundi and Zambia. Learn about its size, landscape, history, and the unique animals that live in its waters, such as cichlids, crocodiles and terrapins.