Kenya Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Kenya (ISO: KE) and the capital city, Nairobi. This page enables you to explore Kenya and its land boundaries in total: 3,457 km. You may also view the border countries of Kenya (total: 5, Ethiopia 867 km, Somalia 684 km, South Sudan 317 km, Tanzania 775 km, Uganda 814 km with its area of total: 580,367 sq km; land: 569,140 sq km, water: 11,227 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
Find comprehensive geographical, economic, environmental, governmental, cultural, scientific, historical, and demographical related information below on the wiki page of Kenya.
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Kenya Google Maps & Facts
This virtual map shows Kenya, located in Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, between Somalia and Tanzania, with its cities, towns, highways, main roads, streets, Street Views, and terrain maps regularly updated by Google.
You are viewing Kenya and its location (Africa) at the geographic coordinates of 1 00 N, 38 00 E, inland counties boundaries and international borders.
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Geographical facts about Kenya including Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya |
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| Name of the country: | Kenya | Capital city: | Nairobi |
| Geographical coordinates of Kenya: | 1 00 N, 38 00 E | Geographical coordinates of Nairobi: | 1 17 S 36 49 E |
| Location of Kenya: | Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, between Somalia and Tanzania | Continent / area: | Africa |
| The area of Kenya: | total: 580,367 sq km; land: 569,140 sq km, water: 11,227 sq km | Area comparative of Kenya: | five times the size of Ohio; slightly more than twice the size of Nevada |
| The elevation data of Kenya: | mean elevation: 762 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m, highest point: Mount Kenya 5,199 m | The climate of Kenya: | varies from tropical along coast to arid in interior |
| Land use of Kenya: | agricultural land: 48.1%; arable land 9.8%; permanent crops 0.9%; permanent pasture 37.4%; forest: 6.1%; other: 45.8% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 1,030 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Kenya: | the Kenyan Highlands comprise one of the most successful agricultural production regions in Africa; glaciers are found on Mount Kenya, Africa’s second highest peak; unique physiography supports abundant and varied wildlife of scientific and economic value | The terrain of Kenya: | low plains rise to central highlands bisected by Great Rift Valley; fertile plateau in west |
| Land boundaries of Kenya: | total: 3,457 km | Borders countries of Kenya: | Ethiopia 867 km, Somalia 684 km, South Sudan 317 km, Tanzania 775 km, Uganda 814 km |
| Maritime claims of Kenya: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: 200 nautical miles, continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation | ||
Fast Facts about Kenya
Are you traveling to Kenya? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Africa, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, between Somalia and Tanzania.
Did you know that the legal system of Kenya is a mixed legal system of English common law, Islamic law, and customary law; judicial review in a new Supreme Court established pursuant to the new constitution?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Kenya, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 160,878 km, paved: 11,189 km, unpaved: 149,689 km, note: includes 99 km of urban and other roads (2013)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: NAIROBI (capital) 3.915 million; Mombassa 1.104 million (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 25.6% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Kenya: 46,790,758 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 1.81% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are English (official language), Kiswahili (official language), numerous indigenous languages. These days, Kenya has to face a net migration rate of -0.2 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Kenya nowadays; Kikuyu 22%, Luhya 14%, Luo 13%, Kalenjin 12%, Kamba 11%, Kisii 6%, Meru 6%, other African 15%, non-African (Asian, European, and Arab) 1%.
The right to vote in Kenya can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Kenya. Dual citizenship recognized: yes, residency requirement for naturalization: 4 out of the previous 7 years.
In case if you plan to visit Kenya for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Kenya are: Independence Day, 12 December (1963); Madaraka Day, 1 June (1963); Mashujaa Day (or Heroes’ Day), 20 October (2010).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Kenya, these are the most likely dangers you might face: recurring drought; flooding during rainy seasons, volcanism: limited volcanic activity; the Barrier (elev. 1,032 m) last erupted in 1921; South Island is the only other historically active volcano. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Nairobi and/or Kenya?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Kenya, the population has to face a death rate of 6.8 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Kenya
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Kenya. Here they are: English (official language), Kiswahili (official language), numerous indigenous languages.
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .ke
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; varies from tropical along coast to arid in interior.
Its capital city is Nairobi, where the local time zone is UTC+3, which is 8 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Nairobi: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Kenya; mean elevation: 762 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m, highest point: Mount Kenya 5,199 m. The length of its total coastline are: 536 km and the length of the land boundaries is total: 3,457 km.
Current environmental issues in Kenya; water pollution from urban and industrial wastes; degradation of water quality from increased use of pesticides and fertilizers; water hyacinth infestation in Lake Victoria; deforestation; soil erosion; desertification; poaching.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: recurring drought; flooding during rainy seasons, volcanism: limited volcanic activity; the Barrier (elev. 1,032 m) last erupted in 1921; South Island is the only other historically active volcano.
For your traveling options, there are 197 (2013) airports and N/A heliports in Kenya all together with none specifically; the only significant inland waterway is the part of Lake Victoria within the boundaries of Kenya; Kisumu is the main port and has ferry connections to Uganda and Tanzania (2011) waterways, and roadways in total: total: 160,878 km, paved: 11,189 km, unpaved: 149,689 km, note: includes 99 km of urban and other roads (2013).
Background of Kenya
Like every nation, Kenya also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; N/A Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
