Vivian D'Souza Soccorokar wrote: " Dar in Arabic is a Port or a Haven.? Salaam in Arabic is Peace Therefore Dar es Salaam is a Peaceful PortIndeed it is.? It is so scenic and serene.? The port with its very narrow bottleneck entrance, keeps ships from being r. ----- ----- I envy you Dr. Adolfo (my chilkdhood playmate) for remaining in our birthplace, where you are a renowned academic, and received plaudits and recognition for several achievements."
That's what we were taught in School in Tanzania (then Tanganyika) -" Port or Haven of Peace" Tony de Sa