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🇰🇪 Kenya Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Kenya is a country in East Africa, Africa. It covers a total area of 580,367 km² and has a coastline of 536 km. It shares land borders with 5 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Africa
geographical region
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Region
East Africa
sub-region
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Total Area
580,367 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
96/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
536 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+3
UTC offset
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Independence
1963
established
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Climate
Tropical coast, savanna inland, highland temperate
general type

Location and Position

Kenya is situated in East Africa, within the broader continent of Africa. The country has a coastline of 536 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Kenya covers a total area of 580,367 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 55.9M across this area, the population density is 96/km². The capital city is Nairobi.

Climate

The climate of Kenya is tropical coast, savanna inland, highland temperate. The best time to visit is generally January–February, June–October, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Kenya

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Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
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Somalia
Mogadishu
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Tanzania
Dodoma
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Uganda
Kampala
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South Sudan
Juba

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kenya located?

Kenya is located in East Africa, Africa. The capital city is Nairobi.

How large is Kenya?

Kenya has a total area of 580,367 km² with a population density of 96/km².

What countries border Kenya?

Kenya shares land borders with: Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan.

What is the climate of Kenya?

The climate of Kenya is Tropical coast, savanna inland, highland temperate. The best time to visit is January–February, June–October.

What timezone is Kenya in?

Kenya observes UTC+3 timezone.

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