The coastal strip of about 400 km is low and fertile. The climate is warm and humid in the low regions, becoming milder and drier inland with increasing altitude. The different climatic and altitude conditions favor various types of vegetation. Along the coasts grow forests of palms, mangroves, teak, and sandalwood, while in the plains the savannah is the main environment. Here it’s easy to encounter elephants, zebras, giraffes, rhinoceroses, lions, leopards, which, due to the danger of extinction, are protected in reserves and national parks. There are also various species of birds and reptiles present, including the python and cobra.
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Kenya Profile
- Country: Kenya
- Area: 582,646 km²
- Capital: Nairobi
- Population: 28,686,607 inhabitants
- Language: Swahili (official), English
- Religion: Animist/traditional beliefs 30.3%, Protestant 28.2%, Catholic 19.6%
- Government type: Republic
- Main cities: Eldoret, Machakos, Meru
Useful Information about Kenya
- Currency: Kenyan shilling
- International dialing code: 00254
- International vehicle registration: EAK
- Driving side: left
- Entry documents: Passport with visa
- Required vaccination: malaria prophylaxis
- Electricity: 240V
- Units of measure: metric decimal
- Time zones: +3
- Fixed-date holidays: January 1, May 1, June 1, October 10-20
- Climate: The country has two rainy seasons: one from March to May characterized by heavy rains, and one from October to December with light intermittent rains. The hottest season generally runs from January to April, while along the coast it remains hot also in September and October. Temperature variations on the plateau are quite high.
- Average temperatures: 17.6°C (18°C in winter, 15°C in summer)
- Transportation: An extensive bus network covers the entire country departing from Nairobi.
Taxis do not have meters: the fare must always be agreed upon before the service. - Airports: Nairobi/Jomo Kenyatta, Kisumu, Malindi, Mombasa/Moi
