Kenya
An East African crossroads where the Great Rift Valley splits the land and the savannah stages one of nature's greatest shows, the wildebeest migration across the Maasai Mara.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
Black, red and green horizontal bands separated by thin white stripes, with a red-and-white Maasai shield and two crossed spears at the centre. Black is the people, red the blood shed for freedom, green the land, white peace, and the shield and spears the defence of all these.
Kenya FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Nairobi |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 48,468,138 |
| Area | 581,309 km² |
| Population density | 83 /km² |
| Currency | Kenyan shilling (KES) Ksh |
| Official languages | English, Swahili |
| Calling code | +254 |
| Internet TLD | .ke |
| Time zone | UTC+03:00 |
| Drives on the | Left |
| ISO codes | KE / KEN |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- The Maasai Mara hosts the Great Migration, when millions of wildebeest and zebra thunder across the plains.
- The Great Rift Valley, visible from space, runs right through the country.
- Kenyan runners are among the greatest distance athletes in the world.
- Some of the oldest human fossils ever found were unearthed near Kenya's Lake Turkana.
- The equator runs directly through the country, yet Nairobi stays mild thanks to its high altitude.
Kenya FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Kenya?
The capital of Kenya is Nairobi.
What is the population of Kenya?
Kenya has a population of about 48,468,138.
What currency does Kenya use?
Kenya uses the Kenyan shilling (KES).
What languages are spoken in Kenya?
The official languages of Kenya are English, Swahili.
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