Tanzania occupies an area of approximately 945,000 square kilometres, it is the largest country of the three East African countries, with a population of about 34 million people comprising of about 120 ethnic tribes and dialects. The country has enjoyed a stable political climate since it attained its independence in 1961, and it is therefore regarded as the last remaining bastion of true peace and stability in a region normally characterised by political woes and ethnic conflicts. About 25% of the countries geographical landmass has been gazetted and put under protection as Game reserves, Conservation areas, Forest reserves or fully-fledged National parks, in total, Tanzania have 12 National parks scattered across the country.