Republic of Kenya Embassy in U.S.
2249 R Street NW,
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 387-6101
 
         

 

 










Population 36,913,721: Kikuyu 22%, Luhya 14%, Luo 13%, Kalenjin 12%, Kamba 11%, Kisii 6%, Meru 6%, other African 15%, non-African (Asian, European, and Arab) 1%
Capital City Nairobi

Languages English (official), Kiswahili (official), numerous indigenous languages

Official Currency Kenya Shilling

Religions Protestant 45%, Roman Catholic 33%, Muslim 10%, indigenous beliefs 10%, other 2%

Land


Land Area 566,970 sq km (218,907 sq miles) - slightly more than twice the size of Nevada

Highest Point Mt. Kenya (5,199 meters)
Natural Resources: limestone, soda ash, salt, gemstones, fluorspar, zinc, diatomite, titanium, gypsum, wildlife, hydropower