Once the capital of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam - meaning the house of peace - is a multimillion city and a regionally important economic centre. It is Tanzania's most prominent city in arts, fashion, media, music, film, and television. Located on the Swahili coast, Dar es Salaam is also the largest and most populous Swahili-speaking city in the world and third-fastest-growing city in Africa. If you wish to experience modern Africa, Dar is the place to visit!