What is a fun fact about Kenya?

Kenya is named after Mt Kenya, the tallest mountain in the country (5,199 metres, 17,057 feet). Kenya gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1963. Hydroelectricity is the largest contributor to Kenyas electricity supply. Kenya is a developing country and half of the population live in poverty.

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More Facts about Kenya: Less than 30% of the population live in cities and towns. The biggest cities are Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu. There are 42 ethnic groups in Kenya, all with different languages and different customs. Among the largest tribes are the Kikuyu, Luhya, Kalejiin, Luo and the Kamba.

How old is Kenya country?

KenyaRepublic of Kenya Jamhuri ya Kenya (Swahili)• from the United Kingdom12 December 1963• Republic declared12 December 1964Area• Total580,367 km2 (224,081 sq mi) (48th)46 more rows