Delve into Gera in Tanzania
Gera in the region of Kagera is located in Tanzania - some 437 mi or ( 704 km ) North-West of Dodoma , the country's capital .
Local time in Gera is now 04:12 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Dar es Salaam " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Mwanza, Musoma, Kitendaguro, Kishanje, and Kigoma. While being here, you might want to check out Mwanza . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Gera ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
President Kikwete Visits Bukoba
While taking a Sunday stroll, I saw a large crowd gathered at the site of a new hotel. I asked what was going on and was told, "The president of Tanzania is here to dedicate the new hotel." I ran home ..
Bugs!
lake flies near lake victoria ..
School Supplies
A girl scout troop from Tennessee sent a package of school supplies to some schoolchildren in Tanzania. This is a video of the delivery to the school (on American Thanksgiving!). ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Bukoba
Bukoba is a town in northwest Tanzania on the western shore of Lake Victoria. It is the capital of the Kagera region, and the administrative seat for Bukoba Urban District. Population estimate: 100,000. The city is served by Bukoba Airport and regular ferry connections to Mwanza, as well as ground transport to Uganda's Rakai District.
Located at -1.33 31.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Geita
Geita is a town in northwestern Tanzania of approximately 40,000 people, located 90 kilometers west of Mwanza. It is in the centre of a gold mining area. In March 2012 it became the administrative headquarters of the newly created Geita Region.
Located at -1.33 31.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Battle of Bukoba
The Battle of Bukoba was the first victory for Entente forces in German East Africa, coming after the disastrous battles of Tanga and Jassin. The British objective was the destruction of the Bukoba wireless station. Due to Bukoba's location on the shore of Lake Victoria, it was decided that the raid should take the form of an amphibious assault.
Located at -1.33 31.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Geita Region
Geita Region is one of Tanzania’s 30 administrative regions. The town of Geita is the capital. Geita Region was created in March 2012, from part of Shinyanga Region and part of Mwanza Region. The regional commissioner of the Geita Region is Magalula Saidi Magalula.
Located at -1.33 31.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
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