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2006-10-16 02:07:17 · 4 answers · asked by :)Talli Tastik(: 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
At 224,961 mi² (582,646 km²), Kenya is the world's 47th-largest country (after Madagascar). It is comparable in size to France, and is somewhat smaller than the US state of Texas.
From the coast on the Indian Ocean the Low plains rise to central highlands. The highlands are bisected by Great Rift Valley; fertile plateau in west. The Kenyan Highlands comprise one of the most successful agricultural production regions in Africa. The highlands are the site of the highest point in Kenya (and the second highest in Africa): Mount Kenya, which reaches 5,199 metres (17,057 ft) and is also the site of glaciers. Climate varies from tropical along the coast to arid in interior.
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2006-10-16 02:26:18 · answer #1 · answered by Utkarsh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is your question?
The geography of Kenya is diverse. Kenya has coastline with Indian Ocean, large plains and numerous hills. Central and Western kenya is typified by the Great Rift Valley. Three highest mountains of Africa are located in Kenya or its vicinity. Those are Mount Kenya, Mount Elgon and Kilimanjaro. The Kakamega Forest in western Kenya is relic of an East African rainforest. Much larger is Mau Forest, the largest forest complex in East Africa.
Statistics
Location
Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, between Somalia and Tanzania
Geographic coordinates
1°00′N 38°00′E
Map references
Africa
Area
Total: 582,650 km²
Land: 569,250 km²
Water: 13,400 km²
Land boundaries
Total: 3,446 km
Border countries:
Ethiopia 830 km, Somalia 682 km, Sudan 232 km, Tanzania 769 km, Uganda 933 km
Coastline
536 km
Maritime claims
Continental shelf: 200 m depth or to the depth of exploitation
Exclusive economic zone: 200 nm
Territorial sea: 12 nm
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 extremes
Lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m
Highest point: Mount Kenya 5,199 m
Natural resources
Gold, limestone, soda ash, salt barites, rubies, fluorspar, garnets, wildlife, hydropower
Land use
Arable land: 7%
Permanent crops: 1%
Permanent pastures: 37%
Forests and woodland: 30%
Other: 25% (1993 est.)
Irrigated land
660 km² (1993 est.)
Natural hazards
Recurring drought in northern and eastern regions; flooding during rainy seasons
Environment--current issues
Water pollution from urban and industrial wastes; degradation of water quality from increased use of pesticides and fertilizers; deforestation; soil erosion; desertification; poaching
Environment--international agreements
Party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Desertification, Endangered Species, Law of the Sea, Marine Dumping, Marine Life Conservation, Nuclear Test Ban, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution (MARPOL 73/78), Wetlands, Whaling
Signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements
Geography--note
The Kenyan Highlands comprise one of the most successful agricultural production regions in Africa; glaciers on Mt. Kenya; unique physiography supports abundant and varied wildlife of scientific and economic value
2006-10-16 02:12:05 · answer #2 · answered by Rayyan Sameer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-22 06:07:07 · answer #3 · answered by Paula 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-16 02:27:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anria A 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋