Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, between Somalia and Tanzania.
Trade centers such as Mombasa have existed along the Kenyan and Tanzanian coastlines, known as the Land of Zanj, since at least the 2nd century. These ...
Longitude: 38
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Kenya:
12,104.066 km
Terrain:
Low plains rise to central highlands bisected by Great Rift Valley; fertile plateau in west.
Natural Resources:
Limestone, soda ash, salt, gemstones, fluorspar, zinc, diatomite, gypsum, wildlife, hydropower.
Industries:
Agriculture, transportation, services, manufacturing, construction, telecommunications, tourism, retail.
Population: 58,246,378
Population heavily concentrated in the west along the shore of Lake Victoria; other areas of high density include the capital of Nairobi, and in the southeast along the Indian Ocean coast.
Area: 580,367 km2
five times the size of Ohio; slightly more than twice the size of Nevada
The Kenyan Highlands comprise one of the most successful agricultural production regions in Africa; glaciers are found on Mount Kenya, Africa's second highest peak; unique physiography supports abundant and varied wildlife of scientific and economic value; Lake Victoria, the world's largest tropical lake and the second largest fresh water lake, is shared among three countries: Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| swa | Swahili |
English (official), Kiswahili (official), numerous indigenous languages
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| KES | Kenyan shilling | Sh |
Capital City: Nairobi
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 6:42 pm (GMT+03:00)
The flag of Kenya is composed of three equal horizontal bands of black, red with white top and bottom edges, and green. An emblem comprising a red, black and white Maasai shield covering two crossed white spears is superimposed at the center of the field.
Bordering Countries
Kenya is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Kenya
You're in for a treat! Kenya is a fascinating place to explore, especially from June to October. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Incredible wildlife and national parks
- Beautiful landscapes from mountains to coastlines
- High levels of crime in certain areas
- Health concerns such as malaria and dengue fever
- Occasional political protests and unrest
- 3.1MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Kenyan cuisine features maize, beans, and meat.
- Popular dishes include ugali and nyama choma.
- Fresh tropical fruits and tea are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Explore Amboseli National Park
- Relax on Diani Beach
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