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Location:
Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, between Somalia and Tanzania
Population:
30,339,770
Ethnic groups:
Kikuyu 22%, Luhya 14%, Luo 13%, Kalenjin 12%, Kamba 11%, Kisii 6%, Meru 6%, other African 15%,
non-African (Asian, European, and Arab) 1%
Religions:
Protestant 38%, Roman Catholic 28%, indigenous beliefs 26%, Muslim 7%, other 1%
Languages:
English (official), Kiswahili (official), numerous indigenous languages
Area:
total: 582,650 sq km, land: 569,250 sq km, water: 13,400 sq km
Natural resources:
gold, limestone, soda ash, salt barites, rubies, fluorspar, garnets, wildlife, hydropower
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- Africa Online
- Daily Nation - featuring Kenya news, politics, business, sports, and features.
- East African Standard - offers news including local, regional, international, politics, business, and more.
- EastAfrican - published weekly.
- Family Media Group - broadcasting service featuring "Family TV" and "105.2 Family FM".
- The Analyst - in Nairobi
- Coastweek - newspaper in Mombassa
- East African Standard - newspaper in Nairobi
- East-African, The - newspaper in Nairobi
- Financial Standard - newspaper in Nairobi
- Karen'gata Chronicle - newspaper in Nairobi
- Kenya Television Network - television in Nairobi
- Nation, The - newspaper in Nairobi
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- Interactive Map of Kenya
- Kenya Business Directory - searchable directory of Kenyan business, categorized by industry.
- Kenya Page - information about the country's history, culture, government, geography and climate, economy and infrastructure .
- Kenya Page Online - directory of links to music, sports, media, commerce, education, and more.
- Kenyalogy - provides information about parks, geography, history, and economy.
- Tim and Lara Beth's Kenya Page - includes an interactive map, and sections on history, national symbols, cultures, and peoples.
- Virtual Africa - multimedia ethnography on the Samburu of northern Kenya with photos, sounds, and movies.
- Nyumbani Orphanage - safe haven for HIV positive children in the town of Karen, Kenya.
- Africa's Children - chronicles the struggles of girls growing up in modern day Kenya.
- The World Factbook 2000 -- Kenya
- History of Kenya, The - an illustrated timeline.
- Adventure in Kenya
- Africa Online: National Parks and Game Reserves in Kenya - brief profiles of parks in the Rift Valley and other provinces.
- Game Parks and Reserves of Kenya - brief descriptions of popular safari destinations.
- GORP: Kenya National Parks and Wildlife Reserves - clickable locator map and index with information on parks and reserves throughout the country.
- Kenya National Parks and Reserves - with descriptions and more on parks throughout the country.
- NewAfrica.com: Kenya National Parks - table and links covering park and reserves' attractions, accommodations, size, and best time to visit.
- Amboseli National Park - with information about the elephants and other wildlife, from PBS Nature.
- Amboseli National Park (Kenya) - flora, fauna, and general information.
- Amboseli National Park Map
- Expedia.com: Amboseli National Park - describes for visitors the park and its features.
- GORP: Amboseli National Park - describes the park spread at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro and home of Maasai people.
- KenyaWeb: Amboseli National Park - basic facts, lodging and transport options, camping information, and description of the area.
- NewAfrica.com: Amboseli National Park - with wildlife and birdlife, access information, best time to visit, and accommodation options.
- A Visit to Maasai Mara - contains personal recollection and photos.
- Expedia.com: Masai Mara National Reserve - describes the park and wildlife and offers some tips for visitors.
- Masai Mara - map, wildlife, useful Swahili, and photo gallery.
- Masai Mara National Park - basic facts, transport and lodging options, camping information, and description of the reserve.
- Masai Mara National Reserve - personal experience with description and tips for visitors.
- Masi Mara National Reserve Map - scale 1:188,000.
- New Map of Masai Mara National Reserve - simple map with details listed in text.
- NewAfrica.com: Masai Mara National Reserve - includes description, wildlife and birdlife, access information, and some accommodation options.
- Africa Online: Kenya Travel - general information, a message board, and links to travel-related businesses.
- Bwana Zulia - offers information on shopping, game parks, hotels, restaurants, and more.
- Bwana Zulia's Kenya Travel Guide - with an FAQ, message boards, picture gallery and more.
- Kenya Tourist Board - what to see and do, tourism infrastructure, general information for visitors, links, and more.
- Kenya Travel
- Lonely Planet - Destination: Kenya
- Travelite Kenya - provides information about the country in a directory format.
- Visit Kenya - contains map; useful information for vistors; city, park, and game reserve information; and much more.
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