Facts About Kenya

Kenya Country Profile



East Africa map showing outline of Kenya.

Outline East Africa Map - Kenya In Red


Filled with facts about Kenya, our Kenya country profile takes us to the land of Africa, with it's natural beauty, and rich in East Africa history.








Found at the equator along the Indian Ocean, Kenya is bordered by Tanzania to the south, Somalia to the northeast, Ethiopia to the north, Uganda and Lake Victoria to the west, and Sudan to the northwest.

Kenya is a popular travel destination, known for it's many wildlife reserves and thousands of species of animals. Kenya's capital and largest city is Nairobi.

History of Name of Kenya

The official name of Kenya is Republic of Kenya. Prior to 1920 it was known as British East Africa.

It is named after Mount Kenya, the well known landmark known as the second highest mountain peak of Africa.

The country's first elected president, Jomo Kenyatta, chose the name at independence in 1963, to reflect his commitment to freeing his country.

All About Kenya

We put together a collection of interesting facts in our Kenya profile for you to enjoy. It's a country rich in history, and outstanding geography that's sought after by travelers from around the world.

The people of Kenya are warm and have a wonderful gift of hospitality. They love to share their foods from recipes handed down through the generations. Kenyan foods are as diverse as the many different regions that grow them.

The arts and music are an important part of the culture of Kenya. The different Kenyan tribes display colorful dress and jewellery, and sell hand made carvings.

Take your time and have a look around these pages. Perhaps you'll learn some interesting bits of information about this beautiful part of Africa that you didn't know before.


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