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Population:
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33,800,000 (2005) |
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Ethnic Groups:
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Kikuyu (22%) |
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Capital:
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Nairobi |
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Languages:
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English, Swahili, numerous indigenous languages |
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Religions:
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Protestant (45%) |
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Infant Mortality Rate:
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75 per 1000 |
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Life Expectancy:
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48 years (2005) 52 years (1998) |
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Adults with HIV:
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1.2 million (2003) |
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Literacy:
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85% over 15 can read and write (2003) |
Although the official language of Kenya is English, Swahili is the national language. It is based on African Bantu languages with a smattering of Arabic, Portuguese and English words thrown in.
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