Geography
Kenya is in Eastern Africa, Africa. Its listed coordinates are 1, 38; it has Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda.
Neighboring countries: Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda
Africa
Kenya
Kenya is a country in Eastern Africa. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Nairobi
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Population
- 53.3 million
- Area
- 580,367 km²
- Currency
- Kenyan shilling (KES)
- Official language
- English, Swahili
- Calling code
- +254
- Internet TLD
- .ke
- Time zone
- UTC+03:00
Kenya map preview: 1.00, 38.00
People and Culture
Kenya uses English, Swahili in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Kenya varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Kenya is recorded with the official name Republic of Kenya. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Nairobi
- Eastern Africa cultural and historic sites
- Africa map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Nairobi
- Time zone data: UTC+03:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Kenya is grouped under Africa.
- Kenya has a listed area of 580,367 km².
- Kenya is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Kenya
What is the capital of Kenya?
The capital of Kenya is Nairobi.
What continent is Kenya in?
Kenya is in Africa.
What currency does Kenya use?
Kenya uses the Kenyan shilling.
What language is spoken in Kenya?
English, Swahili is listed for Kenya in this database.