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Bookmark or Share- History of Kenya | Events, People, Dates, Maps, & Facts | BritannicaA survey of notable events and people in the history of Kenya, a country located in the eastern region of the African continent. Its Indian Ocean coast has historically important ports, such as Mombasa, by which goods from Arabian and Asian traders have entered the continent for many centuries.
- Highest Peak in Kenya, Glaciers, Wildlife - BritannicaMount Kenya, volcano, central Kenya, lying immediately south of the Equator. It is the second highest mountain in Africa after Kilimanjaro, which is located some 200 miles (320 km) to the south. The Mount Kenya area was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 1997.
- Kenya - Colonial History, Wildlife, Culture | BritannicaIn 1920 the East Africa Protectorate was turned into a colony and renamed Kenya, for its highest mountain. The colonial government began to concern itself with the plight of African peoples; in 1923 the colonial secretary issued a White Paper in which he indicated that African interests in the colony had to be paramount, although his ...
- Kenya - Colonialism, Independence, Wildlife | BritannicaKenya - Colonialism, Independence, Wildlife: It is known that human history in Kenya dates back millions of years, because it is there that some of the earliest fossilized remains of hominids have been discovered.
- Kenya | People, Map, Flag, Religion, Language, Capital, & Election ...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.
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