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Flag description: three equal horizontal bands of black (top), red and green; the red band is edged in white; a large warrior's shield covering crossed spears is superimposed at the center. .
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Additional information about Kenya
Official country name: Republic of Kenya
Short name: Kenya
Local names (long and short forms): Republic of Kenya/Jamhuri ya Kenya / Kenya
Former name: British East Africa
Abbreviation:
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Nationality noun / adjective: Kenyan(s) / Kenyan
Languages spoken: English (official), Kiswahili (official), numerous indigenous languages. .
Capital: Nairobi (GMT 3.0, summertime: )
Government type: republic
Population: 37953840 ranked 36, (data 2008)
Geography: the Kenyan Highlands comprise one of the most successful agricultural production regions in Africa; glaciers are found on Mount Kenya, Africa's second highest peak; unique physiography supports abundant and varied wildlife of scientific and economic value. The lowest point is Indian Ocean 0 m and the highest point is Mount Kenya 5,199 m. .
Coastline: Coastline 536 km - . .
Land borders: Kenya has a total of 3477 km landborders, bordering to Ethiopia 861 km, Somalia 682 km, Sudan 232 km, Tanzania 769 km, Uganda 933 km. . .
Administrative divisions: 7 provinces and 1 area*; Central, Coast, Eastern, Nairobi Area*, North Eastern, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Western
Dependent areas:
Independence: 12 December 1963 (from UK)