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Description

Noted worldwide for its abundant wildlife, Kenya is a popular stop for tourists, especially those interested in exotic animal safaris.

At one time is was controlled by the Arabs, seized by the Portuguese, explored by whomever, eventually leased to the British East Africa Company, and then finally gaining its independence from Great Britain in 1963.

The long term impact of severe droughts, and the greatly increased population are major concerns.

Facts and Figures

Official Name Republic of Kenya

Capital City Nairobi

Languages Swahili (official), English (official), others

Official Currency Kenya Shilling

Religions Protestant, Catholic, traditional beliefs

Population 34,707.324

Land Area 566,970 sq km (218,907 sq miles)

Highest Point Mt. Kenya (5,199 meters), first climbed in 1899 by English geographer, Sir Halford MacKinder

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Maps

Large (color) map here

African Continent (printable) here

African Continent by WorldAtlas, here

African Outline Map here

Kenya Outline Map here

Kenya Map, CIA version here

Kenya Maps, University of Texas here

Recommended Links

Kenya (Complete) info on the (GDP) economy, imports and exports, natural resources, government, population, military, transportation and more here

Climate Kenya's varied environments experience a wide variety of climate conditions, but the temperature remains comfortably warm year-round. Much of Kenya experiences heavy rainfall from March through May and, to a lesser extent, from October through December. The best time for most outdoor acitivities is during the dry season (June-September).