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In which year did Julius Nyerere become the first president of Tanganyika?

  • 1960

  • 1961

  • 1962

  • 1963

Answer

Julius Nyerere became the first president of Tanganyika in 1962. Tanganyika gained independence from British colonial rule in 1961, and Nyerere played a crucial role in the independence movement. He led the country as president until 1964 when Tanganyika merged with Zanzibar to form Tanzania.
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