Kenya Political Map
Kenya Country Information: Kenya is located in eastern Africa. Kenya is
bordered by the Indian Ocean, Somalia to the east,
Ethiopia to the north, Sudan and Uganda to the west, and
Tanzania to the south.
Kenya Bordering Countries: Ethiopia,
Somalia,
Sudan,
Tanzania,
Uganda
Kenya Cities: Nairobi,
Machakos, Nakuru, Kericho, Kisumu, Kakamega, Eldoret,
Maralal, Mombasa, Kwale, Kitale, Bungoma, Thika, Embu,
Kisii, Sotik, Malindi, Nyeri, Meru, Karungu,
Kongelai
Kenya Locations: Lake Turkana
(Lake Rudolf), Lake Victoria, Lake Natron, Lake
Amboseli, Chalbi Desert, Yatta Plateau, Ungama Bay,
Lotagipi Swamp, Lorian Swamp, Lake Nakuru, Tana Lake,
Indian Ocean, Laga Bor River, Laga Bogal River, Usambara
Mountains, Pare Mountains, Mount Kenya
Kenya Natural Resources: Kenya’s many mineral resources include
fluorspar, gypsum, diatomite, soda ash, limestone and
gemstones. The country has other exploitable resources
which include zinc, salt, wildlife and
hydropower.
Kenya Natural Hazards: The
country of Kenya has natural hazards which include
recurring droughts and flooding during rainy
seasons.
Kenya Environmental Issues: Kenya’s environmental issues which concern the
land include deforestation, soil erosion and
desertification. The country has water pollution from
urban and industrial wastes and there is an overall
degradation of water quality from the increased use of
pesticides and fertilizers. Lake Victoria is affected by
the invasive and noxious water hyacinth. Kenya’s
environmental issues include poaching.
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