Ikulu is the official residence of the

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which was founded by

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in 1865. The State House blends African and Arabian architecture, with wide verandahs and covered walkways. It is white-walled with floors of African

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, and stands in over of grounds overlooking the

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on the east and

to the west. The brass-studded west doors are surmounted by a replica of the Republic's Coat of Arms and flanked by two giant drums. During 2001 one of the entrances after the car gates was adorned with two male Lions overlooking guests as they would be welcomed to the State House of The United Republic Of Tanzania. The building contains a number of gifts from state visitors, including an Ethiopian shield with crossed spears, given by

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and a representation of the coat-of-arms of the Republic of Tanganyika, given by the government of India in 1961, that acts as a backdrop to the President's seat in the Council Chamber.

Gallery

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and The 4th President of The United Republic of

Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete in 2008.

References

External links

Official blog
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