Kenya: Capital, Flag and Fun Facts

About Kenya

Kenya is in East Africa, on the Indian Ocean coast, and the equator runs through it. It has beaches, savannas, highlands and the Great Rift Valley. It is famous for safaris, the great wildebeest migration and world-class runners.

About Nairobi

Nairobi is in the south-central highlands of Kenya, at about 1,800 metres above sea level. Its name comes from a Maasai phrase meaning 'cool waters', and Nairobi National Park lies right next to the city.

Fun facts about Kenya

1. Mount Kenya, at 5,199 metres, is Africa's second-highest peak and has glaciers close to the equator.
2. Lake Turkana in northern Kenya is the world's largest permanent desert lake.
3. Every year, huge herds of wildebeest and zebras move through the Maasai Mara.
4. Lamu Old Town has been lived in for over 700 years and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
5. In Nairobi National Park, giraffes and rhinos roam with city skyscrapers in the background.
6. Lake Victoria, shared by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, is the largest lake in Africa.