Kenya Flashcards

1
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official name

A

Republic of Kenya

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2
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Capital city

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Nairobi

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3
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independence

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12 december 1963

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4
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president

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William Kipchirchir Ruto

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5
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flag

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black red green background separated by thin white lines and a red black and white shield with 2 white spears behind it

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6
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its two official languages

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Swahili and English (spoken at schools)

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7
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other languages

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there are 62 other languages which are used by different ethnic grps across the country

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8
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it is home to (mountain)

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Africa’s second highest mountain, Mount Kenya, which stands at 5199m tall

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9
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It is home to the first

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African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
In 2004, Wangari Muta Maathai won the NPP for her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace

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10
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Wangari was the

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founder of the Green Belt Movement, which has planted over 51 million trees in Kenya

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11
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Who come from what tribe in Kenya

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The most long-distance runners in the world come from the Kalenjin tribe in Kenya

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12
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The tribe members are also

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the winners of most international long distance races

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