Kenya : Wiki, Area, Biography, Location, Currency, Festivals & More
| Country | Kenya |
| Continent | Africa |
| Location | 0.02360 S, 37.90620 E |
| Map of Kenya |  |
| Flag |  |
| Area | 581,309 km² |
| Coastline | 333 miles |
| Neighboring Countries | Uganda
Tanzania Rwanda Burundi Somalia Djibouti Comoros Malawi Mayotte Sudan Eritrea Zambia Democratic Republic of the Congo Seychelles Central African Republic Yemen Mozambique Madagascar Zimbabwe Congo Angola Gabon Equatorial Guinea |
| Time Zone | EAT (UTC +3) |
| Population | 48.556 million (2017) |
| Symbol |  |
| Independence Day | December 12th, 1963 |
| President of Kenya | Uhuru Kenyatta |
| Deputy President of Kenya | William Ruto |
| National Anthem | ‘’Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu (O God of all Creation)’’ |
| Motto | ‘’Harambee (Let us all put together)’’ |
| National Animal | Lions |
| National Bird | Lilac-breasted Roller |
| National Flower | Tropical Orchid |
| National Dish | Ugali |
| National Dance | Kenyan Folk Dance |
| National Languages | Swahili
English |
| Seasons in Kenya | Dry Season |
| Prestigious Awards of Kenya | Gallantry Awards – Uhodari Medal
Literature Awards – Jomo Kenyatta Prize, Caine Prize, Cinema Award – Kalasha Awards, Kenya Film Festival |
| Religion in Kenya | Christianity (84.8%)
Islam (9.7%) None (2.5%) Traditionalist (1.7%) Other (1.2%) Unspecified (0.1%) |
| Average Marriage age in Kenya | 24.8 years for men and 20.2 years for women |
| Capital | Nairobi (10 16’S 36048’E) |
| Number of Counties | 47 Counties |
| Largest County in Kenya | Nairobi |
| Smallest County in Kenya | Lamu |
| Number of Cities | 100 Cities |
| Largest City in Kenya | Nairobi |
| Smallest City in Kenya | Kendu Bay |
| Literacy rate | 78% (males)
81.1% (females) |
| Type of Government | Republic
Presidential System Representative Democracy |
| GDP | PPP – $164.340 billion (2017)
Nominal – $75.099 billion (2017) |
| GDP per capita | $3,516 (2017) |
| Currency | Kenyan Shilling (KES) |
| Calling Code | +254 |
| Internet TLD | .ke |
| ISO 3166 code | KE |
| Festivals of Kenya | East African Arts Festival
Easter International Camel Derby and Festival Mombasa Carnival Jamhuri Day New Year |
| Historic Monuments | Vasco da Gama Pillar
Tom Mboya Statue Dedan Kimathi Staue Nyayo Monument National Monument Jomo Kenyatta Statue War Memorial Monument |
| Protected Areas in Kenya | 46 National Parks
12 Wildlife Sanctuaries 5 Biosphere Reserves |
| Longest River in Kenya | Tana River |
| Longest Bridge in Kenya | Kilifi Bridge |
| Longest Beach in Kenya | Diani Beach |
| Largest Lake | Lake Turkana |
| Largest Island | Pate Island |
| Highest Mountain in Kenya | Mount Kenya |
| Tallest Building in Kenya | UAP Old Mutual Tower |
| Richest person of Kenya | Moi and Family |
| Best places to visit in Kenya | Masai Mara National Reserve
Amboseli National Park Lake Nakuru Tsavo National Park Lamu Island Hell’s Gate National Park Samburu National Reserve Mount Kenya Malindi Nairobi National Park |
| Official Website | http://www.president.go.ke/ |