🇹🇿 Meru, Tanzania

Meru is a city located in the northeastern part of Tanzania. It has a population of around 400,000 people. While Meru is not directly on the coast, it is relatively close to the Indian Ocean, making it accessible for seafarers and shipowners. The city does not have any ports, shipyards, or factories producing ship parts, but it serves as a gateway to various coastal cities and towns in Tanzania.