Kenya is a large country in East Africa named after Mount Kenya, the second highest mountain in Africa. Mount Kenya is located in the middle of Kenya on the equator, a part of Kenya is in the Northern Hemisphere and a part in the Southern Hemisphere. The country is known worldwide for its beautiful nature and many wild animals, including the “Big Five”. Tourist attractions in Kenya include Masai Mara National Reserve (north of Serengeti National Park, Tanzania), Amboseli National Park and Tsavo National Park, all in the south of the country. The country’s largest cities are Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu on Lake Victoria. Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, is considered the economic hub of East Africa. Kenya’s busiest airport is Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, home to national flag carrier Kenya Airways.

Practical information about Kenya

Time zone: East Africa Time +3
Currency: Kenyan shilling
National Day: 12 December
Airport: uwanja wa ndege

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