Morogoro is an important city in south-central Tanzania, located between the capital Dodoma and the largest city Dar es Salaam. As the capital of Morogoro District, it is home to Tanzania's renowned Sokoine University of Agriculture, the country's center for agricultural research and education. The city is surrounded by fertile agricultural areas producing crops such as coffee, beans and cotton. Morogoro is also the gateway to famous national parks such as Mikumi and Udzungwa, and is an important stopover for exploring south-central Tanzania.