Facts about Kenya
Kenya is an East African country known for its diverse wildlife, rich cultural history and vibrant landscapes. Below are some of the facts about Kenya ;
- Kenya is known as the cradle of humanity because some of the oldest fossils of humanity are found there dated about 1.5 million years ago . The Turkana basin in northern Kenya is where most of these fossils are found .
- Kenya is also known for the great wildlife sightings that is the Great Migration where thousands of animals are spotted that is wildebeests , zebras and gazelles . The animals migrate from Tanzania’s serengeti to Kenya ‘s masai mara in search of fresh grasses .
- Kenya is also a home to the big five mammals that is elephants, lions , leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos . These animals are habited in National Parks such Masai mara , Tsavo and Amboseli among others .
- Kenya is where we find Africa’s second highest mountain that is Mount Kenya standing at 5199 meters. The Mountain is an extinct volcano with snow capped peaks and it is as well a UNESCO World Heritage site .
- Kenya is one of the best places to experience a wildlife safari in the world with over 50 national parks and reserves .
6 . Kenya is a home to the best long distance running people in the world . These athletes are particularly from the Kalenjin community and include Eliud Kipchoge a marathon world record holder and David Rudisha a 800m world record holder . These people uave made Kenya famous across the world.
- Kenya is a home to diverse languages and cultures being that the country has over 40 ethnic groups. The official language is English and national language is Swahili however the locals as well speak their native languages like Kikuyu , Luo and Kamba .
- The Great Rift valley also known as the East African Rift Valley runs through Kenya from north to south . It was formed over 25 million years ago by geological tension in the earth’s crust .
- The World’s largest desert lake is found in Kenya and that is lake Turkana . The lake is found in the north of the great rift valley and is about 6000 sq km large .
By and large , Kenya is a land of endless fascination whether you dream of a safari , exploring the diverse cultures or witnessing the breathtaking landscapes.
