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Kenya is a country in Africa. Its capital city is Nairobi. It has a population of around 51,393,010 people. The main language is English and the official currency is the Kenyan shilling. It shares land borders with 5 countries.
Kenya is a country in Africa. Its capital is Nairobi. It has a population of 51,393,010, bordering 5 countries. The official language is English. The official currency is the Kenyan shilling. Where is Kenya?
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Kenya at a glance
Capital Nairobi
Population 51.4M
Currency Kenyan shilling
Language English
Continent Africa
Coastline Yes The flag of Kenya This is the national flag of Kenya. Learn to spot it in a timed challenge — see a flag, pick the country, beat the clock.
Play Guess the Flag → Frequently asked questions about Kenya What is the capital of Kenya? The capital of Kenya is Nairobi.
What continent is Kenya in? Kenya is located in Africa.
What is the population of Kenya? Kenya has a population of approximately 51,393,010 people.
What is the currency of Kenya? The official currency of Kenya is the Kenyan shilling.
What language is spoken in Kenya? The main language spoken in Kenya is English.
What is the flag of Kenya? Kenya's national flag is shown on this page. You can see the flag design and test your recognition in the DodoThinks flag quiz.
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