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Area (incl. water): 1.82 million sq. km
Population [2009]: 126.6 million
GDP [2009]: $73 billion
EAC Headquarters: Arusha, Tanzania
Languages: English, Kiswahili
Summit Chairman: H.E. Jakaya M. Kikwete
Council Chairperson: Dr. Diodorus Kamala
Secretary General: Amb. Juma Mwapachu
NOVEMBER 30, 1993:
Signing of Agreement for the Establishment of the Permanent Tripartite Commission for East African Co-operation.

NOVEMBER 30, 1999:
Treaty for the Establishment of the EAC signed.

JULY 7, 2000:
Treaty for the Establishment of the EAC enters into force.

Useful Reading

The East African Community Treaty
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EAC Development Strategy 2006-10
Download it here
East African Community Gazette
Get 2007, 2008, 2009
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e-EAC (Newsletter)

e-EAC Newsletter
e-EAC is a regular publication with updates on EAC activities. Download your free copy here

Resources

A host of tools for you to use

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The EAC has variety of resources available to its visitors both on and offline; and these include the EAC Library, the EAC CCPAD Media Centre...

EAC Dictionary

Common terms used in EAC work

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The EAC Dictionary is a glossary of common terms, acronymns and abbreviations used on EAC websites and/or in its publications....

EAC Chronicle

Key dates in the EAC's history

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The EAC Chronicle details the key dates, activities and events in the journey of the EAC; from a Co-operation in 1993 to a Community in 1999...

Enquiries

Questions, compliments, complaints

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If you have questions to ask about anything relating to the EAC, our Frequently Asked Questions section might be a good place to start....