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Sitting on the western coast of Africa, Kenya faces the Indian Ocean. It shares a border with 5 other countries: Sudan (232km), Somalia (682km) and Ethiopia (861km) to the north; Uganda (933km) to the east; and Tanzania (769km) to the south. It has the 34th largest national population in the world, with more than 41 million, although just 2 million are estimated to live in the capital city, Nairobi.

Borders:

Ethiopia 861 km, Somalia 682 km, Sudan 232 km, Tanzania 769 km, Uganda 933 km

Population:

41,070,934

GDP per capita:

$1,658.46 per capita

Capital with population:

Nairobi - 2,000,000

Largest city with population:

Nairobi - 2,000,000

Alternative names:

Kenya, Republic of Kenya

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willie 13th October 2011	Hey guys. Am Kenyan. In case you need any on-hand info from here don't shy away...willienganga@gmail.com. It'd be a pleasure to help. Cheers.
Kalyn 27th August 2010	Is Kenya a traditional, command, or free market economy?
ill 28th June 2010	HI
Mike+Bauman 8th June 2010	Africa's higest point (19,565);a volcanic cone an highest peak of Mount Kilimangaro located in northeastern Tanzania and i like men!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mike Bauman 8th June 2010	Africa's higest point (19,565);a volcanic cone an highest peak of Mount Kilimangaro located in northeastern Tanzania also i like men.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Khan Jee (Bahrain) 8th February 2009	hi, i am expecting posting in Nairobi. I have concerns relating saftey and education for children under 10. can some body guide me where to live, shools, and living expenses.my email is saaeen2@yahoo.com
storm 23rd October 2005	Africa's higest point (19,565);a volcanic cone an highest peak of Mount Kilimangaro located in northeastern Tanzania
jondegwa 18th October 2005	The flag should be as in the flag icon on this page. Why would you want to display it vertically? It is also displayed as shown.

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