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Country Facts: Kenya
Kenya | South Africa | Ghana

  • Population: 32.8 million (UN, 2005)

  • Capital: Nairobi

  • Area: 582,646 sq km (224,961 sq miles)

  • Major languages: Swahili, English

  • Major religion: Christianity

  • Life expectancy: 43 years (men), 46 years (women) (UN)

  • Monetary unit: 1 Kenya shilling = 100 cents

  • Main exports: Tea, coffee, horticultural products, petroleum products

  • GNI per capita: US $390 (World Bank, 2003)

  • Internet domain: .ke

  • International dialling code: +254


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