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Kenya

Sub-Saharan Africa · Data from the World Bank Open Data API · World Geography Learning Path

Kenya sits on the equator in East Africa, with landscapes ranging from Indian Ocean beaches to the Great Rift Valley to the snow-capped peak of Mount Kenya. It's one of the world's most popular safari destinations.

Quick Facts

Capital
Nairobi
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Income level
Lower middle income
Population
57,532,493
Land area
580,876 km²

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Fun Fact

Mount Kenya, the country's namesake and Africa's second-tallest peak, has glaciers near its summit despite sitting almost exactly on the equator.