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Capital: Nairobi

City English Name: Nairobi

Country: Kenya

Country English Name: Kenya

Province: N/A (Kenya is not divided into provinces)

Province English Name: N/A

Country Area Code: +254

Longitude and Latitude: 0°05′S 37°54′E

Currency: Kenyan shilling (KES)

Language: Swahili (official), English (official)

IANA Time Zone: Africa/Nairobi

Standard Time Zone: East Africa Time (EAT)

Daylight Saving Time: Not observed

Introduction: Kenya, officially the Republic of Kenya, is a sovereign state in East Africa. It borders Ethiopia to the north, Somalia to the northeast, Tanzania to the south, Uganda to the west, and South Sudan to the northwest. Kenya has a coastline on the Indian Ocean to the southeast. The country covers an area of 580,367 square kilometers (224,081 square miles). Kenya is the 48th largest country in the world by land area and the 29th most populous country with a population of over 54 million people.

Kenya has a diverse landscape, ranging from the arid deserts in the north to the fertile highlands in the center and the coastal lowlands in the south. The country is also home to the Great Rift Valley, a geological feature that runs through the country from north to south. Kenya's highest point is Mount Kenya, which stands at 5,199 meters (17,057 feet) above sea level.

Kenya is a multicultural country with over 40 different ethnic groups. The largest ethnic group is the Kikuyu, who make up about 22% of the population. Other major ethnic groups include the Luhya, Luo, Kalenjin, and Kamba. The official languages of Kenya are Swahili and English.

Kenya is a member of the United Nations, the African Union, the Commonwealth of Nations, and the East African Community. The country is a major economic power in East Africa and is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Kenya's economy is based on agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing.