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Tanzania Mystery Cache

Hidden : 6/23/2024
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:


 

This is a Puzzle Cache. There is no container at the posted coordinates.

This cache was placed as part of the MAC Summer Safari series. Join us as we embark on an adventure to the outback in search of rare animals and the caches they are hiding. Collect the code words found in each cache for a chance to find the bonus: GCAQXCJ. Participation in the series is not required to find and log this cache.

      

Tanzania is an East African country known for its vast wilderness areas. They include the plains of Serengeti National Park, a safari mecca populated by elephants, lions, leopards, buffalos, rhinos, and zebras, and Kilimanjaro National Park, home to Africa’s highest mountain. Offshore lie the tropical islands of Zanzibar, with Arabic influences, and Mafia, with a marine park home to whale sharks and coral reefs.

Tanzania was formed by the union of two independent countries, Tanganyika and Zanzibar, in 1964.    Answer the following questions to solve for the final coordinates.

A.  What is the capital of the Tanzania?

     1 - Kiev

     3 - Morgantown

     4 - Dodoma

B. What is Tanzania's national animal?

     1 - Kangaroo

     2 - Masai giraffe

     3 - Black bear 

C.  What are the colors of the Tanzanian flag?

     0 - Green, blue, black and yellow

     2 - Red, white and blue

     4 - Gold and blue

D.  What is the highest mountain in Tanzania (and Africa)?

     1. Spruce Knob

     5 - Mt. Kilimanjaro 

     7 - Mt. Everest

E.  What is the elevation of the highest mountain in Tanzania?

     2 - 29,032 ft (8,849 m)

     5 - 4,863 ft (1,482 m)

     8 - 19,341 ft (5,895 m)

F.  What are the two official languages of Tanzania?

     1 - Swahili and English

     3 - Urdu and Creole

     6 - Bantu and Klingon

Final coordinates are N39 37.ABC  W79 55.DEF

There is a small park and nature trail nearby (behind Kroger) if you wish to explore more.

 

 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Nobhg 20 sg bss genvy haqre n ynetr ybt

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)