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Everything you need to know about Kenya

May 24, 2016 07:11 by author

Kenya, with its warm and humid tropical climate has been home to humans since the Lower Palaeolithic period, otherwise known as the Old Stone Age.

Given its rich history and its geographical positon on the Equator, there is plenty to enthral and excite about Kenya.

Home to the largest tropical fresh-water lake in the world in Lake Victoria (although it is shared with neighbouring Uganda and Tanzania) and Africa’s two highest peaks – Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya – the country overlies the East African Rift, creating a highly diverse environment that is packed full of different plants and wildlife.

Expansive wildlife reserves and national parks are home to the majority of these creatures while Lamu is officially recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Britain has strong ties to Kenya having established the East Africa Protectorate in 1895, which later became the Kenya Colony in 1920. Independence was obtained in 1963.

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The region’s commercial hub, and capital of the country, Nairobi, oversees plenty of trade. The economy of Kenya is particularly strong, with tea and coffee among the predominant exports. The agricultural sector is one of the major employers, as it is in most countries in the region. In more recent times, the sale of flowers has also provided a significant economic boost.

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Hydroelectric power is the largest contributor to Kenya’s electricity supply, as the country utilises the natural resources available to it.

Tourism, and especially safaris, are also particularly prevalent. This is hardly surprising since it’s possible to see zebras, lions, cheetahs, hippos, elephants, and many other animals in their natural habitats.

The port of Mombasa is also a popular centre for cultural tourism, although the city itself is not the main attraction.

The Old Town and Fort Jesus are popular but it is the beaches of Nyali, Bamburi and Shanzu to the north, as well as the Shelly, Tiwi and Diani beaches in the south that attract visitors from all over the globe.

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