Kenya country

 

Kenya Capital: Nairobi

Kenya Dialing code: +254

Kenya Airport code: NBO

Kenya Continent: Africa

Kenya Area: 224,081 sq mi  (582,646 km2)

Kenya Currency: shilling

Kenya Official Language:  English, Swahili

Kenya Population: 53 million (Approx.)

Kenya National Day: 12 December

Kenya National Animal: Lion

Kenya National Bird:  Lilac-breasted roller

Kenya National Fruit: Mango

Kenya National Flower:  Orchid

Kenya National Tree: No official

Kenya National Sport: Football

Kenya Time zone: UTC +3 ( GMT +3)

Kenya Driving side: Left side of the road

Kenya Flag:

Green- Represents natural wealth

Red- presents Blood

White- presents purity and innocence.

Black- presents Indigenous population.

Culture of Kenya:

Kenya has many ethnic groups, and African beliefs influence it. It is also indigenous. Kenya's culture is mixed with ethnic groups and religious cultures. It is both rich and diverse in some areas. The most popular religions in Kenya are Christianity.

Kenya is full of culture, and the people are generally friendly and welcoming to visitors. Its mixed religious influences attract visitors.

Must visit places in the Kenya:

• Jamia Mosque
• Masai Mara National Reserve
• Lake Victoria
• Malindi

Traditional Festivals in Kenya:

• Mombasa Carnival
• Lamu Cultural Festival
• Lake Turkana Festival
• Maragoli Cultural Festival

Kenya Must-try Foods:

• Ugali
• Githeri
• Sukuma wiki
• Nyama choma

Weather in Kenya:

Kenya has two seasons: the Rainy season is April-June. The dry season is July-October.

Economics of Kenya:

Kenya is more dependent on Agriculture. Its GDP is $115 billion (approximately), ranking it 65th in the world. This country has 70% debt. The natural resource sector is Kenya's main source of income.

Kenya imports iron, petroleum, food, cereals, and other products. Its exports are cashew nuts, Titanium Ore, Tropical Fruits, Coffee, Coconuts, and Fish.

Kenya's export and import partners are India, China, Mali, Vietnam, Nigeria, and the Netherlands.

Sports in Kenya:

Football is the most popular national sport in Kenya. Other popular sports in Kenya are football, basketball, volleyball, Squash, cycling, athletics, and Boxing.

Transport in Kenya:

How many airports are in Kenya?

There are 38 airports including international, private, and domestic.  Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is the biggest airport in Kenya.

Kenya's main public transport modes are buses, airlines, Railways, and water, which are low-cost ways to get around.

How many countries travel without visas to Kenya?

There are 46 countries without visas. It grants 12 e-visas and 27 on-arrival visas. A visa is required for 141 countries.

The passport ranks 60 in the world.

Defense in Kenya:

Kenya is the safest country in the world. The Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) is the military, with limited powers of 24,000 (approx...) active duty personnel, and people protecting their country. $200 Billion approx. budget of defense. The rank of defense in the world is 90.

Kenya Country Top 5 Interesting Facts:

•  Kenya is the Best place to go on a Safari.
• Kenya has 68 different languages spoken.
• Kenya was the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize.
• Kenya has some of the world’s best long-distance runners.
• Kenya was Great Wildebeest migration has no beginning or end point.