Kenya

Kenya Quick Facts…

Official NameRepublic of Kenya
Common NameKenya – /ˈkɛn.jə/
NationalityKenyan(s) – noun, Kenyan – adjective
IndependenceReceived in 1963 (from the United Kingdom)
Administrative Divisions47 counties
Total Population57.1 million (#27) with 29.5% urbanized – 2023 estimate
Major Urban AreasNairobi (capital city), Mombassa
Major LanguagesEnglish (official), Swahili (official)
Electricity Access76.5% of total population
Internet Access29% of total population
CurrencyKenyan Shillings (KES)
Real GDP (PPP)$251.4 billion – 2021 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$4,700 (#181) – 2021 estimate
Total Area580,367 sq km / 224,081 sq mi (#51) with 1.9% water area
Geographic RegionAfrica – Eastern Africa
Bordering CountriesEthiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda
Bordering Water BodiesIndian Ocean

National Anthem: “Oh God of All Creation”