Kenya
Africa
Kenya is a country in Africa with a population of 54,985,698. Its capital is Nairobi and the currency is the KES. GDP per capita is around $2,300, the main language is Swahili.
CapitalNairobi
Population54,985,698
Area580,367 km²
Density95 /km²
ContinentAfrica
CurrencyKES
Calling code+254
GDP / capita$2,300 Lower-middle income
Govt debt71.6% of GDP
Driving sideLeft
Population & life expectancy
Population55,339,007
From 2,574,000 in 1800 to 55,339,007 in 2023
Life expectancy63.6 yrs
From 36.9 yrs in 1950 to 63.6 yrs in 2023
Bordering countries
Phrases & audio
- Hello Jambo
- Good morning Habari ya asubuhi
- Good day Habari ya mchana
- Good evening Habari ya jioni
- Good night Lala salama
- Thank you Asante
- Please Tafadhali
- Excuse me Samahani
- Sorry Samahani
- 1 Moja
- 2 Mbili
- 3 Tatu
- 4 Nne
- 5 Tano
- 6 Sita
- 7 Saba
- 8 Nane
- 9 Tisa
- 10 Kumi
Frequently asked questions
What country is KE?
KE is the two-letter ISO 3166-1 country code for Kenya, a country in Africa with its capital at Nairobi.
What language do they speak in Kenya?
The main language spoken in Kenya is Swahili (Kiswahili). Swahili for "hello" is "Jambo".
What is the capital of Kenya?
The capital of Kenya is Nairobi.
What is the country calling code for Kenya?
The international dialling code for Kenya is +254. Its two-letter country code is KE.
What currency is used in Kenya?
Kenya uses the KES, currency code KES.
What is the population of Kenya?
Kenya has a population of about 54,985,698 people across 580,367 km².