Kenya
Kenya is a country in East Africa, Africa. Its capital is Nairobi, with a population of approximately 55.9M and a total area of 580,367 km². The official languages are Swahili / English and the currency is the Shilling (KSh).
📊 Quick Facts about Kenya
Kenya covers an area of 580,367 km² with a population density of 96/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $109B ($1,950 per capita) and gained independence in 1963. It has a coastline of 536 km.
Kenya is where M-Pesa, the world's first mobile phone-based money transfer service, was born in 2007. Kenyan athletes have won over 100 Olympic medals in long-distance events.
✈️ Travel Information for Kenya
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🏛 Must-See Places in Kenya
Kenya's premier wildlife reserve, home to the annual Great Wildebeest Migration
Africa's second-highest peak at 5,199m, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Famous for millions of flamingos turning the lake a brilliant shade of pink
Kenya's oldest, best-preserved Swahili settlement, UNESCO listed since 2001
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What is the capital of Kenya?
The capital of Kenya is Nairobi.
What continent is Kenya in?
Kenya is located in Africa, in the East Africa region.
What currency does Kenya use?
Kenya uses the Shilling (KSh). The international calling code is +254.
What is the GDP of Kenya?
Kenya has a GDP of $109B, with a GDP per capita of $1,950.
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