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The Republic of Kenya

Kenya has become the worldwide emblem of Africa. While famous for it's national parks and game preserves, recent tribal violence has dominated the news. Current population approaches 38 million. The capital city is Nairobi, the currency is the Kenya Shilling and the official languages are English and Swahili.

The climate is as varied as the spectacular terrain. The Indian Ocean coastline and northern desert areas are consistently hot and humid. Tourism is the largest contributor to the economy, while exports of tea and coffee are significant factors. The manufacturing base has expanded in the past decade.

For further information, see the article in the Columbia Encyclopedia.

Area

224,960 square miles

Population

37,953,721 people

Urban Population

31 percent

Human Development Index

ranks 148 out of 177 countries

GNP Per Capita

$ 580 U.S. dollars

Life Expectancy

55.31 years

Adult Literacy

85.1 percent

Religions

78% Christian
10% Muslim
10% Traditional

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Other information sources: UNDP, World Bank, and U.S. Census Bureau.