Kenya
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Capital
Nairobi
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Local time
7:49
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Population
49.05 m
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+254
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Currency
Sh KES (shilling)
Kenya
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Capital
Nairobi
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Local time
7:49
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Population
49.05 m
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+254
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Currency
Sh KES (shilling)
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Average Salary
$ 281
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Petrol price
€ 1.21 pl
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Precipitation
630mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
582 650 km2
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Protected Area
12%
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Forest Area
8%
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Agricultural area
48%
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Railways
2634km
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Annual air passengers
4.53 m
Population
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Ethnicity
Kikuyu - 22 %
Luhya - 14 %
Luo - 13 %
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Religion
Protestant - 45 %
Roman Catholic - 33 %
indigenous - 10 %
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Literacy rates
78.7%
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Languages
English
Kiswahili
numerous other languages
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Armed Forces
29 100
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Murders
6 per 100k
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Alcohol consumption
4 l/person
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Smoking
24.6%
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Diabetes
2.4%
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Malaria
166%
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Tuberculosis
233 per 100k
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HIV
5.4%
Economy
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Industries
small-scale consumer goods, furniture, batteries, textiles, clothing, soap, cigarettes, agricultural products, horticulture
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Agriculture
tea, coffee, corn, wheat, sugarcane, fruit, vegetables, dairy products, beef
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Natural Resources
limestone, soda ash, salt, gemstones, fluorspar, zinc, diatomite, gypsum, wildlife
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Energy Import
17%
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Natural Resources
limestone, soda ash, salt, gemstones, fluorspar, zinc, diatomite, gypsum, wildlife
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Renewable Energy
75%
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CO2 Emissions
14 287kt
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Ease of Business
80 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
10
What not to do when visiting Kenya
Kenya Don't forget greetings are a significant social interaction and often includes inquiries about health and family. A handshake is the most common form, and often the hands remain clasped a few minutes while speaking (men). Good friends usually exchange a hug too.
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Kenya Don't call anyone by his or her name if the person hasn't referred to you this way.
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Kenya Don't show disrespect for religion - most of the locals are very religious.
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Did you know?
In eastern Africa, you can buy beer brewed from bananas.
Kenya Don't take pictures of airports, government and military buildings, as well as soldiers, police or officials. Always ask for permission when taking photos of locals.
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Kenya Don't forget to smile and use humour - it's highly valued.
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Kenya Don't talk about sex in mixed company.
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Kenya Don't forget adult women may be called "mama" and adult men "mzee". Children may call adults "aunts" or "uncles".
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Kenya Don't necessarily travel to areas close to the Somali, Ethiopian and South Sudanese borders - there’s a higher risk of crime against foreigners.
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Did you know?
Hippopotamuses have killed more people in Africa than any other animal.
Kenya Don’t expect Kenyans to be super direct communicators - they tend to be polite and non-confrontational. the society is very friendly and humour takes a big part too.
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Kenya Don’t point with a finger - use entire hand instead.
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Kenya Don´t leave your car at Safari.
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Kenya Don’t forget the rainy season usually takes place form the end of March until May.
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