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The flag of Kenya is composed of three equal horizontal bands of black, red with white top and bottom edges, and green. An emblem comprising a red, black and white Maasai shield covering two crossed white spears is superimposed at the center of the field.

Kenya

Republic of Kenya

Eastern AfricaKEKEN

Population

53.77M

Capital

Nairobi

Country Overview

Geography

Basic Information

Common Name
Kenya
Official Name
Republic of Kenya
Region
Eastern Africa
Population
53.77M

Codes & Identifiers

Alpha-2 Code
KE
Alpha-3 Code
KEN
Olympic Code
404
Area
580,367 km²

Time Zones

  • UTC+03:00

Languages

EnglishSwahili

Continents

Africa

Currencies

  • Sh - Kenyan shilling (KES)

International Associations

Commonwealth of Nations (Commonwealth) East African Community (EAC)

Bordering Countries

EthiopiaSomaliaSouth SudanTanzaniaUganda

Geographic Location

Coordinates: 36.81°, -1.28°

Kenya is located in , specifically in the Eastern Africa region. It shares borders with 5 countries.

About Kenya

The capital city, Nairobi, serves as the country's political and often cultural center. The languages spoken include English, Swahili.

Geographic Facts

  • Our planet has seven continents and five oceans.
  • Earth's circumference at the equator is approximately 40,075 kilometers.
  • About 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water.