Regional Background
Lindi region is located in the south-eastern part of Tanzania, bordering the Indian Ocean to its east, Coast region to its north, Ruvuma and Morogoro regions to its west, while Mtwara borders Lindi to the south.
84% of Lindi's inhabitants stay in rural areas and approximately 63% of them have access to clean and safe water.
Natural Resources
Natural Gas, Fish, Forest Products, Gypsum
Agricultural Products
Cash Crops
Cashewnuts, Sisal, Sesame, oranges, Coconuts, Soya
Food Crops
Beans, Maize, Cassava, Paddy, Groundnuts, Sorghum
Major Industries
Woodworks Industries
Light Manufacturing
Rope and Twine, Leather products, Oil Extraction, Cashewnut Processing