Size
Perhaps the most glaring difference between the countries is the size. The USA is about ten times the size of Tanzania.
Sports Culture
Tanzanians are passionate about football (soccer), with local leagues and matches drawing enthusiastic crowds. In contrast, Americans are known for their love of sports American football, baseball, basketball. Other popular team sports in America include ice hockey and soccer.
Food
Some of the most popular foods in the USA include hamburgers, sandwiches, hotdogs, pizza, and steak. Every year, millions of Americans celebrate Thanksgiving with a special dinner that mostly involves roast turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, stuffing (or “dressing”), and some kind of pie for dessert. On the other hand, the staple food for Tanzanians is rice, cooked banana, beans, and ugali (stiff porridge made from ground maize).
National Animal
The USA has two national animals, the bald eagle and the American bison. In Tanzania, the national animal is the Masai giraffe.
Iconic Landscapes
The Grand Canyon is one of the most iconic landscapes in the USA while Tanzania is home to the tallest mountain in Africa, Mt Kilimanjaro.
St Jude’s Visitors team is ready to provide you with a memorable and personalized experience of the school and Tanzania. Plan your trip today!