Kenya
Capital: Nairobi
Official Languages: Swahili, English
Population: 41,070,934
GDP: $70.573 billion (largest in East and Central Africa!)
Current President: Mwai Kibaki
Area: 582,646 sq km (224,961 sq miles)
Major Religion: Christianity
Currency: Kenyan Shillings
Main Exports: Tea, coffee, horticultural products, petroleum products
Internet Domain: .ke
International Dialing Code: +254
Places to Visit in Kenya:
Kenya in the News:
- Illegal ivory trade threatening Africa’s elephants
- Kenya finds oil!
- Prominent Kenyans face charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court
A few of Vassar’s Favorite Kenyans: