Kenya

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Kenya Country Information:
Kenya is located in eastern Africa. Kenya is bordered by the Indian Ocean, Somalia to the east, Ethiopia to the north, Sudan and Uganda to the west, and Tanzania to the south.

Kenya Bordering Countries:
[|Ethiopia], [|Somalia], [|Sudan], [|Tanzania], [|Uganda]

Kenya Cities:
Bungoma, Butera, Eldoret, Embu, Garissa, Isiolo, Kakamega, Karungu, Kericho, Kisii, Kisumu, Kitale, Kongelai, Kwale, Lamu, Lodwar, Lokichokio, Machakos, Mado Gashi, Magadi, Malindi, Maralal, Marsabit, Meru, Mombasa, Moyale, Nairobi, Nakuru, Nanyuki, Narok, Nyahururu Falls, Nyeri, Ramu, Sotik, Thika, Voi and Wajir.

Kenya Locations:
Athi River, Chalbi Desert, Ewaso Ng'iro River, Galana River, Indian Ocean, Laga Bogal River, Laga Bor River, Lake Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Lake Natron, Lake Turkana (Lake Rudolf), Lake Victoria, Lorian Swamp, Lotagipi Swamp, Mara River, Mount Kenya, Nzoia River, Pare Mountains, Suam River, Tana Lake, Tana River, Tsavo River, Turkwel River, Ungama Bay, Usambara Mountains and Yatta Plateau.

Kenya Natural Resources:
Kenya’s many mineral resources include fluorspar, gypsum, diatomite, soda ash, limestone and gemstones. The country has other exploitable resources which include zinc, salt, wildlife and hydropower.

Kenya Natural Hazards:
The country of Kenya has natural hazards which include recurring droughts and flooding during rainy seasons.

Kenya Environmental Issues:
Kenya’s environmental issues which concern the land include deforestation, soil erosion and desertification. The country has water pollution from urban and industrial wastes and there is an overall degradation of water quality from the increased use of pesticides and fertilizers. Lake Victoria is affected by the invasive and noxious water hyacinth. Kenya’s environmental issues include poaching.

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There are more than 70 tribal groups among the Africans in Kenya. Distinctions between many of them are blurred - western cultural values are becoming more ingrained and traditional values are disintegrating. Regardless of these influences though, each group has left its mark on the civilization of today and creates one of the most fascinating cultures in the world. English** and **Swahili** are the languages taught throughout the country, but there are many other tribal languages. These include Kikuyu, Luhia, Luo and Kikamba as well as many other minor tribal tongues. It is useful for the traveler to have a basic knowledge of Swahili, especially outside the urban areas and in remote parts of the country.
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Most Kenyans outside the coastal and eastern provinces are Christians of one sort or another, while most of those on the coast and in the eastern part of the country are Muslim. Muslims make up some 30% of the population. In the more remote tribal areas you'll find a mixture of Muslims, Christians and those who follow their ancestral tribal beliefs.
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Kenyans love to party, and the music style known as **benga** is the contemporary dance music that rules. It originated among the Luo people of western Kenya and became popular in the area in the 1950s.
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Now in the late 1900, early 2000 Kenya's hip hop scene has really taken off. Only a few years ago, it was unthinkable for a Kenyan to earn any money, let alone earn a living from the trade. Well brace yourself, **Kenya’s hip hop** scene is among the most vibrant in Africa....and with a rapid rise in its popularity, both in Kenya and worldwide, this hip hop scene will only get better.

The **national dish** of Kenya is a cornmeal mush called [|Ugali.] It is cornmeal cooked with water to a thick consistency and poured out onto a board or plate for everyone to eat from. Green vegetables are important to the African diet. In Kenya, collard greens are both cheap and popular. The dish sukuma wiki literally translates to "stretch the week." True Swahili cuisine is best found at the coast. Beer drinkers are well supplied in this country. Kenyans love their beer almost as much as their dancing and there's a thriving local brewing industry.
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