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Where in Africa would you find Kenya?

Eastern Africa. Kenya is a republic in Eastern Africa.

In which year did Kenya win independence?

1963. Kenya won independence in 1963 and has been a republic since 1964.

How many countries does Kenya border?

five. It is bordered on the north by Sudan and Ethiopia, on the east by Somalia, on the south by Tanzania, and on the west by Uganda.

Does the equator run through Kenya?

y. Yes, it does run through the centre of Kenya. Kenya's coastal area is a hot and humid tropical region.

Is Mount Kilimanjaro in Kenya?

n. Many people think it is in Kenya because it's situated on the Kenyan countryside. Africa's tallest mountain is in Tanzania, across the border.

Which people colonised Kenya from 1895?

British. During this period, the British greatly influenced both the economic and cultural life of Kenya.

Which is Kenya's largest city?

Nairobi. Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. Its city centre has many modern buildings.

The government of Kenya has banned hunting.

t. Hunting is illegal in Kenya. But some people still continue to kill elephants for their tusks and rhinoceroses for their horns. Kenya is known for the vast variety of its wildlife and is popular for its big game animals associated with the African savanna.

What is the currency unit of Kenya?

shilling. One shilling = 100 cents.

Kenya's maximum length from east to west is more than Kenya's maximum length from north to south.

f. Kenya’s maximum length from east to west is about 890 km (about 550 miles) and from north to south it is about 1,030 km (about 640 miles).

Which ocean does Kenya border?

Indian. Kenya is bounded on the east by the Indian Ocean.

Mount Kenya is Kenya's highest mountain. Is it a dormant, extinct or active volcano?

extinct. It is 5,199 metres above sea level (17,057 feet).

What are the official languages of Kenya?

English and Swahili. Numerous indigenous languages are also spoken widely. Swahili is also called 'Kiswahili'.

Most of Kenya's people live in urban or rural areas?

rural. About three-quarters of Kenya's people live in rural areas. About 99% of Kenya's population is made up of black Africans.

What are the Masai people of Kenya skilled in?

the use of weapons. The best-known of the Kenyan nomads are the Masai (or Maasai). The Masai people are tall and slender and are popular for their skill in the use of weapons and their strongly independent ways.

What is the basic food of the Kenyan people?

Maize. Kenyans often grind maize into porridge and eat it with a stew made from vegetables, fish or meat. Beer is a popular drink in Kenya.

Which of these sports ranks as Kenya's most popular sport?

Soccer. Throughout Kenya, children and adults play soccer for fun, and soccer matches between teams bring in large crowds. Athletics is also a favourite sport of the Kenyans. Kenyan runners have won many medals in international competitions.

What is Kenya's main religion?

Protestant. Protestant 45%, Roman Catholic 33%, Muslim 10%, indigenous beliefs 10%, other 2%

Is dancing a favourite form of recreation throughout Kenya?

y. Most of the people enjoy both dancing and watching dance performances.

The red stripe on Kenya's flag symbolises which of the following?

their struggle for independence. Kenya's flag and coat of arms was adopted in 1963, when it won independence. The flag's black stripe symbolises the Kenyan people and the green stripe symbolises agriculture. The shield and two spears symbolise the defence of freedom. The coat of arms bears the Swahili word for "pulling together".

What is the Swahili word for "pulling together"?

Harambee. That's the word on the coat of arms!

The Athi and Tana are Kenya's chief what?

rivers. Both of the rivers flow from southwestern Kenya to the Indian Ocean.

Which of these contributes more income to Kenya's economy than any other single economic activity except the production and sale of coffee?

Tourism. More than 650,000 tourists visit Kenya every year to enjoy its scenic coastal area, and to view and photograph its wildlife on safaris.

About when did various African people began settling in Kenya?

About 2000 B.C.. Scientists have found the earliest-known remains of human beings in Kenya. Little is known about these people. These people are the ancestors of today's Kenyans. They included farmers, herders and hunters. Cushitic-speaking people from northern Africa moved into the area that is now Kenya c.2000 B.C.

In 2002 Kenya's estimated population was at 31,138,735, and this has given Kenya a population density of 53 people per square kilometre.

t. Kenya’s population at the time of the 1989 census was 21,443,636. Did 25 days (25 questions!) pass quite fast? Yes, I know... I wish we could spend some more days... But we're off to Chad now! Get ready!