How do you know your country? Well, here are some facts about your country: The country has area coverage of 582,646 sq. km and is divided into 47 administrative counties in accordance to the new constitution. The climate is diverse and ranges from tropical in the south, west and central regions, arid and semi-arid in the north and north eastern regions. In respect to the terrain of the country, Kenya rises from a low coastal plain on the Indian Ocean in a series of mountain ridges and plateaus which stand above 3,000 meters (9,000 ft.) in the center of the country. The Rift Valley bisects the country above Nairobi, opening up to a broad arid plain in the north. The highlands cover the south before descending to the shores of Lake Victoria in the west. The country is estimated to have a population of 38.9 million people majority staying in rural areas. The country is mainly an agricultural country producing, Tea, Coffee, maize, cattle, horticulture and sugarcane. Other economic activities revolve around tourism, service sector, transport and communication as well as limited mining.
Posted on: Wed, 17 Jul 2013 12:25:56 +0000
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