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Kenya

Eastern Africa, Africa

EnglishSwahili

Kenya is a country in Eastern Africa, Africa. With a population of 53,330,978 and an area of 580,367 km², the capital city is Nairobi. The official languages are English and Swahili. The national currency is the Kenyan shilling (Sh KES).

Quick Facts

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Nairobi
Capital
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53,330,978
Population
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580,367 km²
Area
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Sh KES
Currency
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+254
Dial Code
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.ke
TLD

Economy

Kenya has a GDP per capita of $2,132, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$2,132
GNI per Capita$2,090

Geography

Kenya is located in Eastern Africa at coordinates 1.00°N, 38.00°E. It shares borders with 5 countries. The highest point is Mount Kenya at 5,199 m.

ContinentAfrica
Coordinates1.00°N, 38.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointMount Kenya
5,199 m
🏞️ Longest RiverTana River
800 km
TimezonesUTC+03:00

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Kenya, including Muhoroni Stadium with a capacity of 20,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumMuhoroni Stadium
20,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Kenya

What is the capital of Kenya?
The capital of Kenya is Nairobi.
What is the population of Kenya?
Kenya has a population of approximately 53,330,978 people.
What currency does Kenya use?
Kenya uses the Kenyan shilling (Sh KES).
What languages are spoken in Kenya?
The official languages of Kenya are English, Swahili.
What is the area of Kenya?
Kenya covers a total area of 580,367 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Kenya?
The GDP per capita of Kenya is approximately $2,132.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)