Nairobi - Wikipedia
WEBNairobi (/ naɪˈroʊbi / ny-ROH-bee) is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The name is derived from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nairobi, which translates to 'place of cool waters', a reference to the Nairobi River which flows through the city.
Kenya | People, Map, Flag, Religion, Language, Capital, & Election
WEB5 days ago · Kenya, country in East Africa famed for its scenic landscapes and vast wildlife preserves. It is bordered to the north by South Sudan and Ethiopia, to the east by Somalia and the Indian Ocean, to the south by Tanzania, and to the west by Lake Victoria and Uganda. Its capital is Nairobi.
Kenya - Wikipedia
WEBKenya's capital and largest city is Nairobi, while its oldest and second-largest city, is the major port city of Mombasa, situated on Mombasa Island in the Indian Ocean and the surrounding mainland. Mombasa was the capital of the British East Africa Protectorate, which included most of what is now Kenya and southwestern Somalia, from 1889 to 1907.
Nairobi | History, Population, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · Nairobi, city, capital of Kenya. It is situated in the south-central part of the country, in the highlands at an elevation of about 5,500 feet (1,680 meters). The city lies 300 miles (480 km) northwest of Mombasa, Kenya’s major port on the Indian Ocean.
What Is The Capital Of Kenya? - WorldAtlas
WEBApr 25, 2017 · What Is The Capital Of Kenya And Where Is It Located? The official capital of Kenya is Nairobi. The city is situated in the south-central part of Kenya at the Nairobi River. Nairobi is 500 km west of the Indian Ocean, and it lies between Mombasa and Kampala in Uganda.
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WEBThe capital of Kenya, Nairobi is on the Athi Plains of eastern Africa. It is situated in the south-central part of the country, in the highlands at an elevation of about 5,500 feet (1,680 meters). Nairobi is the country’s largest city by far.
What is the Capital of Kenya? - Mappr
WEBNairobi is the capital of Kenya. Nairobi is the most populous city in East Africa, the country’s political capital, and a major commercial hub. The name “Nairobi” comes from the Maasai phrase “Enkare Nairobi,” which translates …
Nairobi - Encyclopedia.com
WEBMay 29, 2018 · It is the largest city between Cairo, Egypt, in north Africa, and Johannesburg, South Africa. Located on the edge of the rich agricultural region of the Central Highlands, Nairobi is the capital city of Kenya, the most developed country in …
Nairobi - Wikiwand
WEBNairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. Its name comes from The Masaai word 'Enkare Nyorobi' meaning 'place of cool waters'. It is far from the coastline of Kenya. About three million people live there. The city was founded in 1899 as a railway depot linking Uganda to Mombasa.
Kenya - The World Factbook
WEBSep 9, 2024 · population heavily concentrated in the west along the shore of Lake Victoria; other areas of high density include the capital of Nairobi, and in the southeast along the Indian Ocean coast as shown in this population distribution map