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Republic of Kenya (Jamhuri ya Kenya)

Republic of Kenya (Jamhuri ya Kenya). Kenyan Group. Location. Northeastern Africa Borders: Somalia (east) Ethiopia(north) Uganda(west) Sudan(northwest) Tanzania(southwest) Indian Ocean(Southeast). Broad arid plains in the north Highlands in the south

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Republic of Kenya (Jamhuri ya Kenya)

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  1. Republic ofKenya(Jamhuri ya Kenya) Kenyan Group

  2. Location • Northeastern Africa • Borders: • Somalia (east) • Ethiopia(north) • Uganda(west) • Sudan(northwest) • Tanzania(southwest) • Indian Ocean(Southeast)

  3. Broad arid plains in the north Highlands in the south Mountain ridges and plateaus stand above 9,000 feet (Mt.Kilimanjaro/Mt Kenya) North/Northeast-arid, semi-arid(dry) South, West, Central- tropical 224,960 sq mi Capital- Nairobi Geography and Climate

  4. Mountains and Bodies of Water • Mt. Kenya- 17,058 ft high(second highest mountain in Africa) • Mt. Kilimanjaro(on the Tanzanian and Kenyan border)-tallest mountain in Africa • Lake Victoria • Lake Turkana • Great Rift Valley 4,000 miles long

  5. Black- represents the people of Kenya Red- represents struggle for freedom Green- represents agriculture/natural resources White- represents unity and peace Warrior Shield- Represents defense of freedom Kenyan Flag

  6. Type of Government: Republic President: Mwai Kibaki Vice President: Kalonzo Musyko Prime Minister: Raila Odinga Government and Officials

  7. GDP: $29.5 Billion Annual Income per Capita: $680 Unemployment Rate: 40% Natural Resources: wildlife, land, soda ash Main Exports: tea, horticultural products(plants), coffee, petroleum products, fish, and cement Agriculture: tea, coffee, sugar cane, corn, wheat, rice, pineapples, dairy products, meat/meat products, hides, skins Economy

  8. Ethnic group 42 Major Languages: English(official) Swahili (National) People • Infant mortality rate: 57.4/1000 • Life expectancy: • Male: 57 years • Female: 58 years

  9. Religion • Christians(Protest-ant): 80% • Muslims: 10% • Indigenous Religions: 9% • Other: 1%

  10. Fort Jesus • Located in Mombasa • Italian fortress built by Portuguese(16th century) • One of the most popular landmarks in Kenya

  11. Amboseli National Park • This famous park has a stunning view of Mt. Kilimanjaro and is the home of many different animals including elephants, buffalos, baboons, gazelles, and gerenuks.

  12. Masai Mara National Reserve • This national park is famous for the many herds of wildebeest that migrate here during the summer. • Many people enjoy taking hot-air balloon safaris over the Masai Mara National Park

  13. Lake Victoria • Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa and it is the second largest freshwater lake in the world. • The source of the Nile is located here and the lake offers many sailing and fishing activities

  14. Nairobi and Mombasa • Nairobi is filled with museums, sports, and business facilities. • Is known for its strong dance and music culture • Mombasa is the second largest city in Kenya and is most popular for its beaches and water sports.

  15. Lake Turkana

  16. The End

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