23 interesting facts about Kenya

The Republic of Kenya is one of the African countries, attracting many tourists.

Here you can admire the unspoiled wildlife and its inhabitants, in addition, Kenya boasts good beaches and low prices.

Separated from England in 1963, it is now one of the fastest growing African countries.

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23 interesting facts about Kenya

Interesting facts about Kenya.

1. Kenya has the largest international airport in East Africa.
2. Kenya’s highest point is the 5,199-meter high mountain of the same name.
3. There are not four seasons in Kenya, but two – dry and rainy.
4. There are ostriches in Kenya.
5. Kenya has two official languages, English and Swahili, but most Kenyans speak the last one.
6. In some parts of Kenya, it snows all year round.
7. Kenyan national foods are a blend of European, Indian, and African dishes.
8. In Kenya, homemade sandals with soles made from old car tires are popular.
9. Kenyan grooms must dress briefly in women’s clothing after the wedding.
10. It is not a good idea to take photos of anyone in Kenya without asking for their consent beforehand – it usually causes a strong dislike among Kenyans.
11. The Kiswahili language originated in Kenya.
12. According to anthropological and archaeological research, Kenya is the birthplace of human civilization.
13. In Kenya, they make spicy sweets from the baobab fruit.
14. Tourists often bring back souvenir masks from Kenya. These masks are made especially for them by Kenyans, because in the national beliefs and traditions of Kenyans masks have no meaning.
15. The ancestral remains of humans found in present-day Kenya are about three million years old.
16. The first Christian missionaries came to Kenya quite late, in the mid-19th century.
17. Kenya’s national currency is the Kenyan shilling (see interesting facts about money).
18. At the beginning of the 20th century, the English were actively immigrating to Kenya.
19. Kenya gained independence from Britain in 1963.
20. There are about seventy different languages in Kenya. These are mostly the languages of various local nationalities.
21. About a third of Kenyans are unemployed.
22. Unlike Zimbabwe (see interesting facts about Zimbabwe), where fruits and vegetables are not in honor, in Kenya they are the basis of the national cuisine.
23. There are 59 nature reserves and parks in Kenya.