jambo Welcome to the motherland

There is indeed no place like home.The Republic of Kenya is a country in Eastern Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the north, Somalia to the northeast, Tanzania to the south, Uganda to the west, and Sudan to the northwest, with the Indian Ocean running along the southeast border.

Kenya is a diverse country, with many different cultures represented. Notable cultures include the Swahili on the coast, pastoralist communities in the north, and several different communities in the central and western regions. Today, the Maasai culture is well known, due to its heavy exposure from tourism although it is only a minor tribe. The Maasai are known for adorning their upper bodies and the jewellery they wear.

Basic Facts

"Harambee" (Swahili)"Let us all pull together"
Anthem: Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu"Oh God of All Creation"

Capital(and largest city)
Nairobi1°16′S, 36°48′E

Official languages
Swahili, English

Independence
from the United Kingdom
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Date
December 12, 1963
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Republic declared
December 12, 1964

Area
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Total
580,367 km² 224,080 sq mi
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Water (%)
2.3

Population
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July 2005 estimate
34,707,817a
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8 February 2007 census
31,138,735
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Density
59 /km² 153 /sq mi

Currency
Kenyan shilling (KES)

Time zone
EAT (UTC+3)
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Summer (DST)
not observed (UTC+3)

Internet TLD
.ke

Calling code
+254