Kenya: flag, capital and facts
Kenya is a country in Eastern Africa (Africa). Its capital is Nairobi. Population — 56,432,944. Area — 580,367 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Kenya
Black, red and green with a Maasai shield and spears.
The capital of Kenya — Nairobi
Nairobi is the capital of Kenya. Nairobi means 'cool water' in the Maasai language.
Facts about Kenya
- Official name
- Republic of Kenya
- Capital
- Nairobi
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Population
- 56,432,944
- Area
- 580,367 km²
- Currency
- KES (Sh)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 1°, 38°
How to remember the name
The nameKenya — safari land of lions, elephants and giraffes.
Did you know?
Nairobi has a national park right next to its skyscrapers — with lions!
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