Locale Code: sw-TZ
The locale code represents Swahili language in Tanzania country.
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General information related to the locale code
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Country Name | Tanzania |
| Country Name (Local) | Tanzania |
| Country Flag | 🇹🇿 |
| Country Area | 945087 km2 |
| Country Code (ISO 3166-1) | TZ |
| Language Name | Swahili |
| Language Name (Local) | Kiswahili |
| Language Code (ISO 639-1) | sw |
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Eastern Africa |
| Capital Name | Dodoma |
| Capital Latitude | -6.17221 |
| Capital Longitude | 35.73947 |
Currency
The currency used for the locale code sw-TZ is Tansanian Shilling.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Currency Name | Tansanian Shilling |
| Currency Name (Local) | Tanzanian shilling |
| Currency Code | TZS |
| Currency Symbol | Sh |
| Currency Numeric | 834 |
| Currency Subunit Value | 100 |
| Currency Subunit Name | Cents |
Timezones
Tanzania has one timezone with UTC offset UTC+03:00.
Borders
Tanzania shares borders with 8 countries and it's not landlocked.
Related Locale Codes
We found 19 related locale codes for the sw-TZ locale based on the shared borders and languages.
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What is 'sw-TZ' locale code?
Every locale code is a unique identifier for a specific language and country (or region). It is used in software development to localize applications and websites. Locale code is a combination of ISO 639-1 language code and ISO 3166-1 country code. For example, sw_TZ is a locale code for Swahili language in Tanzania. Locale codes are used to define the language and country settings for date, time, currency, and number formatting. They are also used to translate user interfaces and messages in software applications. Locale codes are essential for building multilingual and internationalized software products. They are used in programming languages, frameworks, and libraries to provide internationalization and localization features. Locale codes are also used in databases, operating systems, and web browsers to provide language and country-specific settings. Locale codes are standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and are widely used in software development.