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Kenya's Geography The geography of Kenya is extremely diverse and is a large country with many different natural process occurring constantly. Kenya's coastline on the Indian contains tthe swamps of East Africa.In the Inland of Kenya there are broad plains and numerous hills. Central and Western Kenya is known by the Kenyan Rift Valley. This is home to three of Africa's highest mountains.. The Kakamenga forest in western Kenya is relic of an East African rainforest.

Kenya is still the primary focus of all adventure travel in Africa. It is one of the finest--and undoubtedly the most famous--safari destination in the world. Safari, however, is by no means the only reason to visit Kenya, for the attractions of its rich culture and diverse environments are considerable.

Kenya is situated right along the equator, on the eastern coast of the African continent. Its coastal region is on the southeast, and to the east lies Somalia. Ethiopia is to the north, the Sudan to the northwest, and Uganda directly to the west. The southwestern border of the country is marked by Lake Victoria, and southward lies Tanzania. Kenya's geography is marvelously varied. While much of northeastern Kenya is a flat, bush-covered plain, the remainder of the country encompasses pristine beaches, scenic highlands and lake regions, the Great Rift Valley, and the magnificent Mount Kenya. Population: 31,987,000- placed as 34 in population among the 193 nations of the world. 3% of the population is over 65 years old and 44% of the population under 15 years old. There are 98 males for every 100 females in the country in 2003. According to the UN, the annual population growth rate for 2000–2005 is 1.45% so the projected population for the year 2015 at 36,864,000.

Climate: Varies- tropical along the coast, arid in the interior

Elevation extremes: lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m, highest point: Mount Kenya 5,199 m

Topography: low plains rise to central highlands bisected by Great Rift Valley; fertile plateau in the West.

Natural Resources: Limestone, soda ash, salt, gemstones, fluorspar, zinc, diatomite, gypsum, wildlife, and hydropower

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