Kenya the country
Kenya is a country located in the Eastern part of Africa with coastline on the Indian Ocean. The president of Kenya is President Uhuru Kenyatta (2013 - present) succeeding Mwai Kibaki (2002–2013). Official languages of Kenya are English and Swahili.
The 10 interesting facts about Kenya
Kenya’s total nominal GDP is $41.117 billion, while its per capita GDP is $976 and currency is Shilling.
The country is named after mount Kenya, which is the highest point in the country and is 17,057 feet high.
Kenya is comparable in size to Texas.
Kenyan men can have more than one wife if they want, it is legal.
Kenya was ruled by the British for almost 100 years. They gained their independence in 1963.
There are over 40 ethnic groups and 70 different tribes that reside in Kenya.
Nairobi the capital city is near the equator, but because it is at a higher elevation, cooler air is in the area.
Coffee and tourism are the biggest industries in Kenya.
The literacy rate in Kenya is about 78%.
The Fourteen Falls in Thika is one of the longest and steepest waterfalls in Africa.
BONUS: Most of Kenya's electricity is hydroelectricity. and the "Big Five" animals can all be found in Kenya.
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