| Local name: Jamhuri ya Kenya |
| Surface : 582.646 Kmq.....Kenya
is bordered in the north by Sudan and Ethiopia, in the east by Somalia, on the southeast
by the Indian Ocean, on the southwest by Tanzania and to the west by Lake Victoria and
Uganda. |
| Population : 27.799.000 inhabitants |
| Climate: As can
be expected from equatorial regions, the coastal area is tropical and hammered with
monsoon winds. The low-lying northern region is very dry and hot, while the plateau area
around Nairobi is more pleasant due to its altitude. The bigger part of Kenya experiences
heavy rains from March to May and light rains from October to December. Most tourists
visit the country during the dry and warm season of June through to September, ideal for
outdoor activities. |
| Electricity: 220/240 AC, 50Hz |
| Visa: For entry to Kenya,
travelers must have a passport (valid for 6 months beyond the intended length of stay) and
a visa or visitor's pass. A visitor's pass can be issued at the port of entry with proof
of adequate funds for the stay and an onward ticket; however, a very large deposit may be
required in order to obtain it. Visitors' passes are valid for three months and are
renewable for up to one year. Visas are required for all except full British nationals
(and certain Commonwealth countries) and nationals of Denmark, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland,
Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, and Uruguay. For any
stay exceeding one year, visitors must obtain a visa from immigration authorities |
| Capital : Nairobi |
| System : Presidential Republic ....Kenya's
legislature is the 188-member National Assembly, elected every five years by universal
adult suffrage from candidates put up by the Kenyan African National Union. The president
is also directly elected for five years. |
| Languages : swahili, english, numerous
indigenous languages |
| Religions : Protestant (including Anglican) 38%, Roman
Catholic 28%, indigenous beliefs 26%, other 8% |
| Money : Kenyan shilling (KSh) |
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