621,807 sq km / 240,081 sq mi (slightly smaller than Texas)
Capital City
The capital city of Nairobi is a sprawling city with modern skyscrapers overlooking vast shantytowns.
Ethnic Groups
21% Kikuyu 14% Luhya 13% Luo 11% Kalenjin 11% Kamba 6% Gusli 5% Meru 19% Other
Religion
33.4% Protestant 20% Roman Catholic 20.4% Evangelical 7% African Instituted Churches 4.1% other Christian 10.9% Muslim 1.8% other 1.6% None
Languages
English Kiswahili
There are numerous indigenous languages, all falling into three categories of Bantu, Nilo-Saharan, and Afro-Asiatic.
Geography
Kenya is divided horizontally by the equator with low plains rising to central highlands that are divided by the Great Rift Valley.
Economy
Kenya is the economic, financial, and transport hub of east Africa. Agriculture is the backbone of the economy, with the Kenyan highlands being considered one of the most successful agricultural regions in Africa. Tourism also makes up 20% of the economy. With Kenya’s economic success, it is now ranked as a lower middle income country because of its per capita GDP.
Interesting Fact
Kenya is famous for its scenic landscapes and vast wildlife preserves.
Important Facts
Kenya gained its independence from Britain on December 12, 1963. Kenya has a long tradition of musical and artistic expressions, such as oral and written literature.
