Interesting Country Facts (Kenya)

Kenya is a country in East Africa with coastline on the Indian Ocean. It encompasses savannah, lakelands, the dramatic Great Rift Valley, mountain highlands and abundant wildlife such as lions, elephants and rhinos. Nairobi is the capital of Kenya.

Fast Facts about Kenya

1. Kenya is the 49th largest country in the world.

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2. The highest mountain in Kenya is Mount Kenya at 5,199 m tall.

3. Kenya borders on to the big Lake Victoria and the Indian Ocean.

4. The population of Kenya is about 44 million people.

5.In terms of sports, Kenya is best known for its middle distance and long distance runners, with the country frequently producing Olympic champions.

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6. In Kenya, more than 60 languages are spoken and there are more than 40 ethnic groups. However, the official languages are Swahili and English

7. Kenyan environmentalist Professor Maathai won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004. She was the first African woman to do so.

8. Kenya currency is the Kenyan Shilling.

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9. Kenyans drink all of their beverages at room temperature. Many Kenyans don’t own refrigerators, so they keep their food products and drinks at room temperature.

10. Kenya gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1963. The famous U.S President, Barack Obama, is half Kenyan.