Kenya
Kenia
Kenya is in Africa. Here you’ll find flag, capital and neighbours to learn.
Borders: Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda
- Capital
- Nairobi
- Region
- Africa
- Subregion
- Ostafrika
- Area
- 580,367 km²
- Population
- 57,532,493
- Languages
- English, Swahili
- Neighbours
- Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda
Did you know?
- History
Kenya is called the “cradle of humankind”: some of the oldest hominin fossils were found in the Turkana Basin.
- Nature
The Great Rift Valley runs through the country — here the continent is slowly pulling apart.
- Economy
In 2007 Kenya launched M-Pesa, one of the world’s first and most successful mobile payment systems, long before smartphones were common.
- Sport
The highlands around Iten are a talent forge for distance runners; Kenyan athletes have dominated marathons for decades.
- Geography
Mount Kenya still carries glaciers despite sitting right on the equator.
Frequently asked questions about Kenya
Nairobi is the capital of Kenya.
Kenya is in Africa.
Kenya has about 57,532,493 inhabitants.
Kenya covers about 580,367 km².
In Kenya people speak, among others, English, Swahili.
Kenya borders: Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.