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three equal horizontal bands of black (top), red and green; the red band is edged in white; a large warrior's shield covering crossed spears is superimposed at the center
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Official country name
Republic of Kenya
Short name
Kenya
Local names
Republic of Kenya/Jamhuri ya Kenya (long)
Kenya (short)
Kenya (short)
Former name
British East Africa
Nationality
Kenyan(s) (noun) Kenya (adjective)
Languages spoken
English (official), Kiswahili (official), numerous indigenous languages
Capital
Nairobi
Government type
republic
Population
37,953,840 ranked 36, (data 2008)
Geography
the Kenyan Highlands comprise one of the most successful agricultural production regions in Africa; glaciers are found on Mount Kenya, Africa's second highest peak; unique physiography supports abundant and varied wildlife of scientific and economic value. The lowest point is Indian Ocean 0 m.
Coastline
Coastline 536 km.
Land borders
3,477km, Ethiopia 861 km, Somalia 682 km, Sudan 232 km, Tanzania 769 km, Uganda 933 km.
Administrative divisions
7 provinces and 1 area*; Central, Coast, Eastern, Nairobi Area*, North Eastern, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Western
Independence
12 December 1963 (from UK)