Surface: The total land area of Kenya is around 583,000 sq km.
Population: The population of Kenya is 33,830,000 with an ethnic mix of 22% Kikuyu, 14% Luhya, 13% Luo, 12% Kalenjin, 11% Kamba, 6% Kisii, 6% Meru and 16% others.
System of government: Kenya has a republic government.
Capital: Nairobi, with a population of around 2,818,000 inhabitants, is the capital of Kenya.
Religion: 35% Protestant, 30% Roman Catholic, 30% Muslim, 5% others.
Official Language: The official language is English. Swahili is also spoken.
Government: Kenya has a republic government.
Climate: Kenya has a tropical climate. The coastal regions experience hot and humid conditions, while the inland stays cooler.
Units of measure and electricity: Kenya follows the metric system of measurement and the official electricity unit is 220V, 50 Hz.
Time Zone: The Kenyan standard time is GMT + 3.
Currency: Kenyan Shilling (1 € = 90.31 KES).
Travel documents required: Apart from the nationals of certain specified countries, all other nationals require a visa for travel to Kenya.
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| Economy |
Kenya is a developing economy. While agriculture is the mainstay of the economy, the tourism industry brings in the most foreign exchange. Kenya’s main exports include tea, coffee, fish, cement, petroleum products and horticultural products.
The average daily cost of living for a tourist is about 7500 KES to 8500 KES; an average meal costs anywhere between 500 KES to 1000 KES. |
