19 Facts You May Not Know About Kenya:

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  1. Kenya is located in East Africa and is bordered by Ethiopia, South Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, and Somalia, with the Indian Ocean to the southeast.
  2. Nairobi is the capital city of Kenya and is known as the “Green City in the Sun” for its lush greenery and pleasant climate.
  3. Swahili and English are the official languages of Kenya, with Swahili widely spoken as a lingua franca across different ethnic groups.
  4. Kenya has a population of over 54 million people, with diverse ethnic groups including Kikuyu, Luo, Luhya, Kalenjin, and Maasai, among others.
  5. The country is known for its rich wildlife and is home to the “Big Five” game animals: lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros.
  6. Maasai Mara National Reserve, located in southwestern Kenya, is famous for its annual wildebeest migration and diverse wildlife.
  7. Kenya gained independence from British colonial rule in 1963 and is now a republic with a President as the head of state and government.
  8. Mount Kenya, Africa’s second-highest peak after Kilimanjaro, is located in central Kenya and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  9. The Great Rift Valley runs through Kenya, known for its stunning landscapes, lakes such as Lake Turkana and Lake Naivasha, and geological formations.
  10. Kenyan cuisine is diverse, with staple foods like ugali (cornmeal porridge), nyama choma (grilled meat), and samosas influenced by various ethnic groups.
  11. Lake Victoria, shared with Uganda and Tanzania, is the largest tropical lake in the world and a vital water source for Kenya.
  12. Kenya has a mixed economy with agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, and services sectors contributing significantly to its GDP.
  13. Nairobi National Park, located just outside the capital city, is unique for being the only national park in the world within a capital city’s boundaries.
  14. Kenya is known for its vibrant culture, music, and dance, with traditional ceremonies such as weddings and rites of passage being important social events.
  15. The Mombasa Old Town, on the coast of Kenya, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its Swahili architecture, markets, and history.
  16. Kenya has a diverse climate, ranging from tropical along the coast to arid in the interior, with variations in temperature and rainfall throughout the year.
  17. Kenyan athletes are renowned worldwide for their prowess in long-distance running, particularly in events like the marathon and middle-distance races.
  18. The Masai Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, shared with Tanzania, hosts one of the most spectacular wildlife migrations on earth, attracting tourists from around the globe.
  1. Kenya celebrates cultural festivals such as Jamhuri Day (Independence Day) on December 12th and Madaraka Day on June 1st, marking self-governance attainment.

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