Kenya is famous for its abundant wildlife, breathtaking scenery, classic African safari views in Masai Mara with its annual migration of wildebeest and zebra, its soda lakes in the Great Rift Valley harbouring numerous birds' species, its tempting beaches near Mombasa and Lamu and its 42 different tribes, who have maintained their cultural traditions.
Kenya in brief
Area: 580,367 sq km
Population: 33.8 million
Capital: Nairobi
Currency: Kenyan shilling
Official languages: Swahili and English