Kenya

Kenya

COUNTRY: Kenyia

Continent: African Continent

Population: 34.707.817

Language original: Suajili and English

Weather: a changing climate

Flora and fauna: Many visitor to Kenya come to see the vast array of fauna. The country boasts more than 80 major species of animals and over 1000 species of birds. lion The historical and economic ties to wildlife run deep, and concerted efforts are being made to preserve the balance of animals in nature. Prevention of poaching and the conservation of endangered species are points of emphasis for the government. Tourism and sarfaris in Kenya provide not only the opportunity to see these animals in their natural environment, but to assist them in their fight for survival.
During the dry season vistitors to Kenya's savannahs and deserts may think the country is void of any variety of flora. The plants appear dry and the grasses are a dull yellow. But only a few months later after the rains, the landscape explodes with color. Grasses turn a bright green and flowers appear everywhere. Along rivers the vegetation is lush, and dense forests cover the mountains. Agriculture in the countryside is diverse thanks to a moderate climate. Thousands of species of plant life may be found in Kenya. Some are indigenous, but many have been introduced. From September to November, visitors to Nairobi will see a city colored by the purple blossoms of the jacaranda from South America. During the 19th century, the British introduced many flowering species. Today, Kenya is home to gardens boasting plants from around the world.

History: The colonial history of Kenya begins with the establishment of a German protectorate over the coastal possessions of the Sultanof Zanzibar in 1885, followed by the arrival of British East Africa Company in 1888. Incipient imperial rivalry ended when Germany made its coastal possessions Britain in 1890, provided that it respected their hold on their newly acquired possessions in today's Tanzania.

Main Cities: Nairobi Malindi, Lamui , NyerI Nairobi