Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Capital City

With over 4.7 million people crammed into its bustling streets, Dar es Salaam is Tanzania's largest and fastest-growing city. The population explosion has brought growing pains, from the city's heavy bureaucracy to increasingly severe flooding driven by climate change. Over three-quarters of residents live in informal settlements, and the tax burden is heavy. Yet the port city remains a major economic hub, home to the country's stock exchange and a rising skyline of skyscrapers. Dar es Salaam is best suited for those drawn to the energy of a rapidly developing African megacity, despite its persistent challenges.