Kenya
- Region
- Africa
- Area
- 580,367 km²
- Capital
- Nairobi
- ISO
- KE
What the flag means
Black stands for the people of Kenya, red for the blood shed for independence, and green for the rich land and nature. The thin white lines are said to stand for peace and unity.
Fun facts
- FlagThe center of the flag of Kenya shows a Maasai shield and 2 spears.
- GeographyIn Kenya, the equator runs east to west through almost the very middle of the country.
- GeographyKenya is named after Mount Kenya, the 2nd-highest mountain in Africa.
- CultureIn Swahili, one of Kenya’s official languages, “hakuna matata” means “no worries”.
