kenya
Location and Size
Kenya is located on the East coast of Africa.It lies on the equator and is bordered on the north by Sudan, Somalia and Ethopia; Uganda and Lake Victoria lie to the west; Tanzania and Mount Kilimanjaro are to the south while the Indian Ocean lies to the east.It si It’s 582,646 sq km2 and is the worlds 47th largest country.
Climate
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Kenya enjoys a tropical climate experiencing moderate temperatures averaging about 220C throughout the year.It is hot and humid at the coast, temparate inland and dry at the north and northeast parts of the country.
There are two seasons: short rains (October to December) and long rains (March to June). it’s hottest period is from January to march
Topography
Kenya has diverse physical features, which are divided into: low lying arid and semi-arid lands, coastal belt, plateau, highlands and the lake basin around Lake Victoria. The country is bisected by the great Rift Valley which extends for 8,700 km. on the surface of the earth from the Dead Sea in Jordan to Beira in Mozambique. Kenya has the second highest snow capped mountain (Mt. Kenya) in Africa rising to a height of 5,199 metres, after Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Population
Kenya has an estimated population of 34 million people with approximately six million peope living in the urban areas.Kenya has a diverse population comprising of 42 ethnic groups.
Cities and Major Towns.
Nairobi is the capital city of Kenya and is the financial and services hub of East Africa.The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) which is the largest and busiest airport in East and Central Africa is in Nairobi. It serves as a transit hub for major airlines as well as the gateway for visitors to Africa’s treasured game parks, cultural hertiage, scenic landscapes and business opportunities. The airport also serves as a major cargo center for both inbound and outbound goods. The other cities are Mombasa, the main port on the indian Ocean and Kisumu City on Lake Victoria.Other major Towns are Nakuru,Eldoret,Thika,
Kenya’s National Anthem
Kenya’s National Flag
Basic Information
Full Name:
The Republic Of Kenya
Population: Estimated at 34 million
Capital Nairobi
Area 582,646 km
Official language
English
National Language
Swahili
Major Religions
Christianity and Islam
Currency Kenya Shilling
Time Zone
GMT +3
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS:
1st January – New Year
Good Friday and Easter Monday
1st May – Labour Day
1st June – Madaraka Day
10th October – Moi Day
20th October – Kenyatta Day
12th December – Jamhuri Day
25th December – Christmas Day
26th Boxing Day
Idd-ul-Ftr (End of Ramadhan)
When the dates above fall on a sunday then monday is a public holiday
CODES FOR MAJOR TOWNS:
Town codes when dialing from outside Kenya
Nairobi 020
Mombasa 041
Eldoret 053
Nakuru 051
Thika 067
Kisumu 057
M eru 064
E mbu 068
Machakos 044
Naivasha 050
Busia 055
K akamega 056
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