Republic of Kenya
Capital city: Nairobi, largest city (main international airport).
Area: 582646 square km
National day: 12 December.
Independence: 12th December1963, Former British colony.
Population: 32 million as of 2000
Leader: Daniel Arap Moi, born 1924, President since 1978.
Language: Englishand Swahili (both official), Gikuyu, Kalenjin, Kamba, Luhya, Luo.
Currency: Kenya shillings (Sh)