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 The history of Kenya
is a long and complex one. From the "Cradle of Civilization"
to present date, Kenya's long history has been both varied
and fascinating.
General Information
Location
Kenya lies across the equator on the east of the African
continent. Neighboring countries are Ethiopia to the north,
Somalia to east, Tanzania to south, Uganda to west and Sudan
to north-west.
Kenya borders the Indian Ocean, between Somalia and Tanzania.
Geographic features & Climatic
conditions
Latitude 4° north to 4° South and Longitude 34° east to
41° East
North to South Longest Distance: 1,025 kms
Capital City
Nairobi is the capital city of Kenya, situated at an elevation
of about 1660 m (about 5450 ft) in the highlands of the
southern part of the country. It is Kenya's principal economic,
administrative, and cultural center and is one of the largest
and fastest growing cities in Africa.
Other major cities and towns include Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru,
Eldoret, Meru, Kitale and Kiambu.
Airports
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is situated 10 miles
(16km) south east of Nairobi (NBO)
Transfer to the city: The Kenya Bus Service (KBS)
# 34 leaves fairly regularly for the city centre, most travelers
however take taxi or arrange to be picked up by their hotel
or tour operator.
Mombasa International Airport (MBA) is located 8 miles (13km)
west of Mombasa.
Flying Time to Nairobi: Time GMT
+3.
- From Europe: 8-10 hours
- From N. America: 16 hours
- From The Gulf: 4 hours
- From Far East, Australia: 16 hours
Population 2008 Est..........................................................
37,953,840
GDP(Purchasing Power Parity, 2007 Est.)............................
$61.22 billion
GDP per capita 2007 (PPP, 2007 Est.)................................
$1,700
Unemployment...............................................................
40%
Average annual growth 1991-97
Population (%) ....... 2.7
Labor force (%) ..... 3.7
Total Area...................................................................
224,960 sq. mi.
Poverty (% of population below national poverty line)......
42
Urban population (% of total population) .......................
30
Life expectancy at birth (years).....................................
52
Infant mortality (per 1,000 live births)............................
74
Child malnutrition (% of children under 5) .....................
23
Access to safe water (% of population) .........................
45
Illiteracy (% of population age 15+) ..............................
21
For More Information about Kenya,
Please visit:
Embassy in Washington D.C.:
http://www.kenyaembassy.com/
Nairobi City: http://www.kijabe.org/nairobi/
Directory of Airports:
http://www.fallingrain.com/world/KE/airports.html
Education: http://www.education.go.ke/
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