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More About Kenya Kenya's climate varies from tropical along the coast to temperate inland, to arid in the north and northeast part of the country. The country receives a great deal of sunshine all the year round, and summer clothes are worn throughout the year. It is usually cool at night and early in the morning inland at higher elevations. The "long rainy" season occurs from March/April to May/June. The "short rainy" season occurs from October to Nov./Dec. The rainfall is sometimes heavy and often falls in the afternoons and evenings. The temperature remains high throughout these months of tropical rain. The hottest period is Feb. and March, leading into the season of the long rains, and the coldest is in July and August. |
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Kenyan flag has three horizontal stripes--red, black, and
green--separated by thin white bands. The black symbolizes the people
of Kenya. The red stands for the blood shed in the fight for
independence, and the green symbolizes agriculture. In the center of
the flag is a red shield with black and white markings and two crossed
spears, which stands for vigilance in the defense of freedom. |
Languages:
Many African languages are spoken in the country, however English is
the official language. Kiswahili, the national language is also widely
spoken. Two Major Airports:
Jomo Kenyatta International, the country's busiest, is located on the
outskirts of Nairobi, while Moi International is located in Mombasa. Time Zone: Uniform time zone, 3 hours ahead of GMT |
| Kenya Agriculture: Kenya is one of the top agricultural producers in Africa thanks to the rich soil of the Kenyan highlands. Coffee, tea, tobacco, cotton, pyrethrum, flowers, cashew nuts and sisal are Kenya's cash crops for subsistence. Cattle, goats, and sheep are also important agricultural products. Major export markets include Kenya's neighboring countries, as well as several European and Asian Countries, and the United States. One delightful element about Kenya is its food and it's diverse flavor. Kenyan cooking draws upon a variety of ethnic traditions merged with the seasonings and tastes of outside countries. Because of Kenya's long-standing relations with foreign settlers and its colonization by the British, the taste, cooking methods and presentation of Kenyan foods have been greatly influenced by the Indians, Arabs, Europeans, and Pakistanis as well as some western countries. |
The most popular foods in Kenya are fresh from the country's vast resources. Farmland, lakes and the Indian Ocean provide readily available vegetables, fruits and meats. Often, the ingredients used to prepare a Kenyan dish are fresh, very cheap and easily used to make a quick meal.Common vegetables include kale, spinach, cabbage, tomatoes, beans, potatoes, avocados and other leafy greens, while beef and goat meat are the common meats served in a Kenyan meal. Fish, chicken, and mutton are available but are more expensive. Tropical fruits such as mangoes, oranges, pineapples, bananas, papaws, and pears are cheap, plentiful and popular. Other ingredients used in typical Kenyan dishes include rice, corn meal, wheat and millet flour. Kenyans are avid tea drinkers, thus hot beverages such as Kenyan Chai tea and coffee are often served with meals. |
To Learn Even More About Kenya Go to the Recommended Websites
Karibu Kenya! (Welcome to Kenya) ____________________________________________________________________ Hearts For Love Worldwide 989 S Main St A-122 Cottonwood, AZ 86326 928-451-2522 |
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