The Tanzanite City Centre in Mirerani, Simanjiro district, is on track to open next year. This major development will serve as a national and international hub for Tanzania's unique tanzanite gemstone, found nowhere else on Earth.
The centre will feature cutting and polishing facilities, a museum, retail outlets, and educational exhibits about this rare blue-violet gemstone. The project aims to add value to Tanzania's tanzanite exports and boost tourism to the mining region near Kilimanjaro.
Tanzanite, discovered in 1967 near Mount Kilimanjaro, is approximately 1,000 times rarer than diamonds. The gemstone has become synonymous with Tanzania and represents a unique attraction for visitors who can learn about its discovery, mining process, and significance.
The Tanzanite City Centre will provide tourists with a fascinating side trip from Kilimanjaro or safari circuits, offering an opportunity to purchase authentic tanzanite directly from the source region while supporting local communities and the Tanzanian economy.
Original Source: This article is summarized from Daily News Tanzania.
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