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| Interesting Facts in Kenya |
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Kenya’s economy is a described as a liberal market without
government control. The only thing that the government does control
about the economy is certain commodity prices. Telecommunication is the largest sector in Kenya’s economy. It comprises 62% of Kenya’s total GDP. Agriculture is next, which comprises 22% of the GDP. Agriculture also employs over 75% of Kenya’s citizens. Kenya’s government is a Devoted Republic. They have an elected President and a Parliament. The country gained its independence from the United Kingdom in 1963, and declared themselves a Republic in 1964. Kenya’s main exports include herbs and tea. They also produce a substantial amount of oil, but most of it is used within their country, or exported to some of the neighboring countries. The country’s main imports include machinery, vehicles, plastics and transport equipment. The two official languages of Kenya are English and Swahili, but there are dozens of indigenous languages spoke throughout the country. Lions, leopards, elephants and buffalo can all be found running free in Kenya. Due to this, many tourists who visit the country go on safaris. The country is named after Mt. Kenya, which is the highest point in the country and is 17,057 feet high. |