Kenya 🇰🇪
Kenya 🇰🇪: capital Nairobi, population 54 million, located in Africa. Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KSh). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Nairobi
- Population: 54 million
- Continent: Africa
- Language: Swahili & English
- Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KSh)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Kenya
- Area: 580,367 km² (224,081 sq mi)
- Region: Eastern Africa
- Has a coastline
- People: Kenyan
- Internet domain: .ke
Fun Facts About Kenya
- Famous for long-distance runners who dominate world records.
- The Great Rift Valley runs through this country.
- Home to the 'Big Five' safari animals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenya known for?
Kenya is known for several things — Famous for long-distance runners who dominate world records; The Great Rift Valley runs through this country; Home to the 'Big Five' safari animals.
How big is Kenya?
Kenya covers about 580,367 square kilometers (224,081 square miles), in the Eastern Africa region.
Is Kenya landlocked?
No. Kenya has a coastline and shares land borders with 5 neighboring countries.
What are people from Kenya called?
People from Kenya are called Kenyan.
What is the capital of Kenya?
The capital of Kenya is Nairobi.
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