Location: Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, between Somalia and Tanzania Geographic coordinates: 1° 0' N, 38° 0' E Coastline: 536 km km Climate: varies from tropical along coast to arid in interior Terrain: low plains rise to central highlands bisected by Great Rift Valley; fertile plateau in west Elevation: lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m
highest point: Mount Kenya 5,199 m Natural hazards: recurring drought; flooding during rainy seasons. water pollution from urban and industrial wastes; degradation of water quality from increased use of pesticides and fertilizers; water hyacinth infestation in Lake Victoria; deforestation; soil erosion; desertification; poaching Currency: Kenyan shilling (KES) Population: Languages: English (official), Kiswahili (official), numerous indigenous languages Capital: Divisions:
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