The Yao of Tanzania live in the south, along the border of Mozambique. They are mainly peasants who raise animals, have small businesses, and live in clans. Their chiefs are Mataka, Kanduru, and Mtalika.

The majority of the Rangi population live in villages and their identity is often wrapped up in village life. For a long time few non-Rangi Tanzanians wanted to live in Kondoa

As early as the 11th century, the island of Zanzibar, situated off the coast of Tanzania, was strongly influenced by the Arab Islamic world. Even though Zanzibar has been dominated by Islam for centuries, Christians have been able to lay the foundations for a solid local church, and to plant several Christian fellowships. Recently, new missionaries left for Zanzibar and are reporting amazing miracles.