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Kenya — silhouette, capital and facts
Kenya is in Africa and its capital is Nairobi. With about 54 million people and 580,367 km², it ranks 47th in area and 26th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Kenya, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Nairobi
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- about 54 million
- Area
- 580,367 km²
- Language
- Swahili and English
- Currency
- Kenyan shilling
- Flag colors
- black, red, green, white
Borders
Kenya shares a land border with 4 countries: Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda.
Fun facts about Kenya
- The equator crosses Kenya, which gave its name to Mount Kenya, Africa's second-highest mountain.
- Every year, millions of wildebeest cross the Mara River in the great migration between Tanzania and Kenya.
- Swahili is, along with English, an official language of Kenya, and the word safari comes from it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Kenya?
The capital of Kenya is Nairobi.
Which continent is Kenya in?
Kenya is in Africa.
Which countries border Kenya?
Kenya shares a land border with 4 countries: Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Kenya?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Kenya is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Kenya?
The equator crosses Kenya, which gave its name to Mount Kenya, Africa's second-highest mountain. Every year, millions of wildebeest cross the Mara River in the great migration between Tanzania and Kenya. Swahili is, along with English, an official language of Kenya, and the word safari comes from it.
More countries in Africa
Countries with a similar silhouette
Going by an automatic comparison of shapes, these outlines are the closest to the outline of Kenya. It is only an approximation.
- Eswatini — Mbabane, Africa
- Montenegro — Podgorica, Europe
- Germany — Berlin, Europe
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