Touring Mbumi in Tanzania
Mbumi in the region of Pwani with its 4,305 citizens is a city located in Tanzania - some 266 mi or ( 429 km ) South-East of Dodoma , the country's capital city .
Time in Mbumi is now 11:07 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Dar es Salaam " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Zanzibar, Usimbe, Tanga, Simba-Uranga, and Salale. Being here already, consider visiting Zanzibar . Check out our recommendations for Mbumi ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
SMS Königsberg (1905)
SMS Königsberg was the lead ship of her class of light cruisers built by the Imperial German Navy. She was laid down in early 1905, launched in December 1905, and completed by June 1906. Her sisters included Stettin, Stuttgart, and Nürnberg. The ship was armed with a main battery of ten 10.5 cm guns and had a top speed of 24.1 kn . After her commissioning, Königsberg escorted Kaiser Wilhelm II on a state visit to Britain.
Located at -7.87 39.24 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Battle of Rufiji Delta
The Battle of the Rufiji Delta was fought in German East Africa from October 1914-July 1915 during the First World War, between the German light cruiser SMS Königsberg, and a powerful group of British warships. The battle was a series of attempts to sink the blockaded German cruiser that eventually resulted in the destruction of Königsberg.
Located at -7.87 39.24 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Rufiji River
The Rufiji River lies entirely within the African nation of Tanzania. The river is formed by the convergence of the Kilombero and Luwegu rivers. It is approximately 600 km (375 mi) long, with its source in southwestern Tanzania and its mouth on the Indian Ocean at a point between Mafia Island called Mafia Channel. Its principal tributary is the Great Ruaha River. It is navigable for about 100 km (60 mi). The Rufiji is about 200 km (120 mi) south of Dar-es-Salaam.
Located at -8.00 39.33 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
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