Nairobi, the Kenyan shilling and two languages: the standing facts of Kenya
Background
Kenya's capital is Nairobi.
Its currency is the Kenyan shilling.
Its languages are English and Swahili.
Its area is recorded as 582,644 square kilometres.
Its natural resources include limestone, soda ash, salt, gemstones, fluorspar, zinc, diatomite, oil, gas, gypsum, wildlife and geothermal energy.
Kenya is a member state of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa, which maintains this country profile.
In plain words
COMESA Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa — A regional trade bloc of eastern and southern African states of which Kenya is a member.
Soda ash Soda ash — Sodium carbonate, mined in Kenya at Lake Magadi and used in glass and detergent making.