Kenya
This profile gathers the essentials about the following country: Kenya. It gives its capital, flag, position on the map, neighbouring countries, official languages, currency and area.
- Region
- Africa · Eastern Africa
- Capital
- Nairobi
- Coordinates of the capital
- 1.29° S, 36.82° E
- Area
- 580,367 km²
- Official languages
- English, Swahili
- Currency
- Kenyan Shilling
- Access to the sea
- Yes
- ISO code
- KE
On the map
This country is located in Africa, in the region "Eastern Africa". It has access to the sea. This country shares land borders with 5 countries: Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda.
Its capital is Nairobi. Its area is about 580,367 km². By area, this country ranks 47 out of 193 in the world and 23 out of 54 in Africa. Official languages: English, Swahili. Currency: Kenyan Shilling.
Capitals of the neighbouring countries: Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Mogadishu (Somalia), Juba (South Sudan), Dodoma (Tanzania), Kampala (Uganda).
Neighbouring countries
Frequently asked questions
- Kenya: what is the capital?
- Its capital is Nairobi.
- Kenya: which countries does it border?
- This country shares land borders with 5 countries: Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda.
- Kenya: what are the official languages?
- Official languages: English, Swahili.
- Kenya: what is the currency?
- Currency: Kenyan Shilling.
- Kenya: what is the area?
- Its area is about 580,367 km². By area, this country ranks 47 out of 193 in the world and 23 out of 54 in Africa.
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