Kenya

Kenya is a country in Africa, known for the Great Rift Valley and diverse wildlife. It has a population of 58.6 million, making it the 26th largest country in the world. Its capital is Nairobi. Kenya has a diverse economy with strong agricultural and tourism sectors.Kenya is one of the most varied lands on the planet both in terms of its geography and its ethnic population. The Republic of Kenya sits on the equator where it’s bordered by the Indian Ocean, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Somalia.

Kenya’s population is very diverse and home to most of Africa’s linguistic and ethnic groups. There are believed to be at least 42 communities, although Nilotes (30%) and Bantus (67%) account for a majority, followed by Cushitic groups, Arabs, Indians, and Europeans.

The official languages used in Kenya include English (official), Kiswahili (official), and numerous indigenous languages and dialects.

African elephant in front of Kilimanjaro mountain during sunset in Amboseli National Park, Kenya
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Herd of Reticulated giraffes in front of Mount Kenya
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Africa. Kenia. Masai Mara National Park.