Kenya 🇰🇪 is a fascinating country located in Eastern Africa, part of the Africa region. Officially known as Republic of Kenya, it is home to roughly 56.4 million people and covers an area of about 580,367 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Kenya — its capital Nairobi, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Kenya on the map
Kenya lies in Eastern Africa, in the Africa region of the world. Measuring roughly 580,367 square kilometres, it ranks 49th in the world by total area.
Kenya has a coastline as well as land borders with Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
Nairobi serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Kenya has to offer.
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Population and languages of Kenya
Kenya is home to approximately 56.4 million residents — the 26th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Kenyans.
Kenya is multilingual: the languages spoken include English and Swahili. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Kenya rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Practical information about Kenya
The official currency is the Kenyan shilling (KES, symbol Sh). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Kenya is +254. Websites from the country typically use the .ke internet domain.
If Kenya came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Nairobi) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Kenya shares borders with 5 countries:
Fun facts about Kenya
- Kenya's flag emoji is 🇰🇪 — its two-letter country code is KE and its three-letter code is KEN.
- Kenya covers 580,367 km², ranking 49th in the world by area.
- With about 56.4 million people, Kenya holds the 26th spot in the world population ranking.
- Kenya is a member state of the United Nations.
- Kenya shares borders with 5 countries.
Kenya — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Kenya?
- The capital of Kenya is Nairobi.
- What is the population of Kenya?
- Kenya has a population of approximately 56,432,944 people, ranking 26th in the world.
- Where is Kenya located?
- Kenya is located in Eastern Africa, part of the Africa region.
- What language is spoken in Kenya?
- The languages spoken in Kenya include English and Swahili.
- What currency is used in Kenya?
- Kenya uses the Kenyan shilling (KES).
