Mbeya is a city in southwest Tanzania. It sits at the base of soaring Loleza Peak, between the Mbeya and Poroto mountain ranges. On the town's outskirts is Lake Ngozi, a huge crater lake surrounded by dense forest rich in birdlife. Kitulo Plateau National Park, southeast of the city, is known for its colorful wild flowers. Farther south is Matema Beach, a resort town on the shores of the vast, fish-filled Lake Nyasa.
Tanga Region is one of Tanzania's 31 administrative regions. The region covers an area of 26,667 km². The region is comparable in size to the combined land area of the nation state of Burundi. The regional capital is the municipality of Tanga city.
