Dar es Salaam is the largest city and primary financial hub of Tanzania, serving as the capital of the Dar es Salaam Region. Situated on the Swahili coast, it functions as a major economic center and is recognized as one of the fastest-growing cities globally.
The city currently has a population exceeding 7 million people, making it the most populous city in East Africa and the fifth-largest in Africa. Projections indicate that the urban population will continue to expand rapidly, with estimates suggesting it will surpass 10 million residents before 2030.