Exploring Kenya: Where Coastline Meets NEP Plateau, and Rift Valley Tells Stories

Nairobi – Nestled in East Africa and embraced by the Indian Ocean to the southeast, this nation is a tapestry of natural beauty and cultural wealth. 

Its borders connect with Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda, creating a dynamic crossroads of diversity and tradition.

Covering an expansive 580,000 km², Kenya is home to 43 million people, boasting Swahili and English as its official languages, alongside diverse indigenous languages such as Kikuyu and Luhya.

Nairobi, the largest and most populous city, stands as the national capital, while Mombasa, the second-largest city, serves as the country’s primary port. 

Kenya’s climate varies from tropical along the coast to arid in the interior, offering a diverse landscape from low plains along the Indian Ocean to a fertile plateau in the west.

The central highlands, dominated by Mount Kenya, the nation’s highest peak at 5,199 m, boast a unique topography bisected by the Great Rift Valley. 

This natural depression, home to a chain of volcanoes, also harbors Lake Turkana, the world’s largest permanent desert lake. 

Renowned by anthropologists as the cradle of humankind due to its abundance of hominid fossils, the Lake Turkana area stands as a testament to Kenya’s rich historical significance.

The map illustrates Kenya’s borders, with the capital Nairobi, counties, cities, main roads, railroads, and major airports.

Kenya beckons explorers to uncover its diverse tapestry, offering a journey through nature, culture, and a deep-rooted history.