Kenya: History | Geography | People | Facts | Economy
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Emerging from one of the protectorates established by the British Empire in the late 19th century is a nation in East Africa blessed with beautiful dark-skinned people. In 1895, the protectorate was still pregnant with what was later born as Kenya Colony in 1920. We now have a country with terrain rising from a low coastal plain right on the Indian Ocean to mountains with plateaus at its center. That geographical entity is the focus of this video. We’re taking the plunge to mine the hidden gems in Kenya's savanna in this video. Please follow us as we explore the landscape many folks imagine when they think of Africa. Without leaving the comfort of your home, you’re welcome to Kenya!
About Kenya: Location and Size
The land known officially as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa. It borders Ethiopia to the north, South Sudan to the northwest, Somalia to the east, Uganda to the west, the Indian Ocean to the southeast, and Tanzania to the south. Occupying a total area of 224,081 square miles, it’s the 48th largest country in the world. Some 2.3 percent of its total area is occupied by water. Based on its 2019 population census, the country has more than 47.6 million residents making it the world’s 28th most populous country. Actually, the 2023 estimate puts the country’s population at 51,526,000. This fast-growing country is the 7th most populous in Africa.
Since only two percent of that vast area is occupied by water, its population density of 212.4 people per square mile isn’t surprising. Now, it’s the 124th most densely populated country in the world. As a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. Kenya also enjoys membership in the UN, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, International Criminal Court, and COMESA among other international organizations.
You probably know that Nairobi is the capital of Kenya. It’s also the country’s largest city. Another important city is Mombasa. It was the first capital city of the nation and remained the capital until 1907. The coastal city of Mombasa is Kenyan’s oldest city. If Mombasa Island in the Indian Ocean as well as the surrounding mainland are added, it will be the second largest city. We can’t forget to mention Kisumu, the third-largest city in the country.
Geographical Features
Speaking about coordinates, Kenya lies between latitudes 5 degrees North and 5 degrees South, and longitudes 34 degrees and 42 degrees East. Its low plains rise from the coast on the Indian Ocean to central highlands, bisected by the Great Rift Valley. The lowest point here is found at sea level on the Indian Ocean while the highest point is 5,197 meters above sea level; at Mount Kenya. Nairobi, the capital, is located at an altitude of 5,500 feet.
Its geography and climate vary widely amongst its 47 counties as these range from cold snow-capped mountaintops with vast surrounding forests, wide fertile agricultural regions, and an array of wildlife to temperate climates and dry less fertile arid, and semi-arid areas. In fact, there are absolute deserts like the Chalbi Desert and Nyiri Desert there. Kenya also has a coastline on the Indian Ocean containing swamps of East African mangroves. Some places can be mostly cool every day while there are places that are always warm or hot by mid-afternoon. Coastal cities such as Mombasa, Malindi, and Lamu experience notable changes in the air temperature, from cool to hot, almost every day.
The longest river in the country is the Tana River with a total length of just over 621 miles, covering a catchment area of over 38,610 square miles. Athi-Galana-Sabaki River with a total length of about 242 miles while draining an area of about 27,027 square miles is the second longest river in the country. The Nzoia River with a length of 160 miles, rising from Mount Elgon, is also notable in Kenya.
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Amazing Places to visit in Kenya – Travel Video
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#Kenya is not only an awesome safari destination but East Africa's No. 1 travel destination which is actually a multifaceted place with a wide variety of adventures both rural and urban.
If you are a wildlife enthusiasts, look to the soaring heights of Mount Kenya, surrounded by flamingos and rare rhinos and wildebeest, and take 4X4s across the Amboseli National Park to spot large herds of African elephants and an extensive variety of wildlife such as Zebras, Giraffes, Cheetahs and innumerable bird species.
While wildlife remains the lodestone, it’s also got mile upon mile of beautiful coastline along the Indian Ocean. Shorelines around Malindi and Mombasa to taste all the exoticism of Kenya, all mixed up with the smells of Keralan curries and Arabic tagines thanks to the multi-layered history.
And then there are the cities, topping out with the heady and energetic mass that is Nairobi – one of the largest metropolises in all of East Africa!
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