The Nation of Kenya

Kenya is located in East Africa. It borders IndianThese include the big five, over 450 bird species and
Ocean to the east, Somalia to the northeast,it is home to the world's seventh wonder. The
Tanzania to the south, Uganda to the west, Sudanfamous wildebeest's migration takes place on the
to the northwest and Ethiopia to the north. Themonths of June and September and it is a great
equator passes through it and almost divides thesource of tourist flow in the country.
country to two equal halves. It covers approximatelyThere are more than forty ethnic groups in the
582,600 square kilometers. The population of Kenyacountry. The largest group is the Kikuyu who make
is about 30 million. The Aids epidemic has greatlyalmost 30% of the entire country's population. Other
affected the population though it is stabilizing nowlarge groups include the Kisii, Kamba, Luo, Swahili and
with the introduction of Arts.the Meru. The Amoro is the smallest group and it is
Kenya has a large coastline that is home to veryfacing extinction as they intermarry with other
beautiful beaches. This is a great tourist attractioncommunities. The groups fall under Bantu, Nilotic and
place. In the inland, you will find very fertile highlandsCushitic speakers. The official language is English while
where all the agricultural communities live. AgricultureSwahili is the national language. Swahili is used almost
is the backbone of the country's economy. Kenya isin any place that you go to.
also home to the world's most spectacular wildlife.