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CULTURE.
Kenya is a country in East Africa, most known for its picturesque landscapes and wildlife preserves. Kenya is also home to 40 ethnic groups, 60 spoken languages, and 70 tribes! It is no wonder that this is a land of incredible diversity and cultural richness. Kenya is also a popular tourist destination for visitors to the continent of Africa.
Dry seasons are from Jan - Feb and Jun - Oct. These are the best times to visit so you can easily spot animals in the picturesque safaris. However, visit in August to witness the "Great Migration".
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Scientists believe the birthplace of human beings to be Kenya. Kenya's Turkana basin is home to the highest number of evolutionary human fossils dating back 7 Million years.
Home to 49.7 million people according to World Bank.
The capital is Nairobi, a major city with a national reserve park well regarded for breeding endangered black rhinos and home to giraffes, zebras and lions.
The best known locals are the Maasai people. With a population of about half a million, they live in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania.
Some of the forests in Kenya have the rarest species of snakes and butterflies in the world.
The currency of Kenya is the shilling. One hundred shilling is about equal to one U.S. dollar.
Kenya is a leading producer of coffee and tea worldwide. Kenya is also the third-leading exporter of fresh produce, such as cabbages, onions and mangoes. However, Kenya is well known globally for tourism.
Maasai Mara Reserve is known for its annual Great Wildebeest Migrations.
On the Indian Ocean coast lies Diani Beach, voted as one of Africa's leading beaches many years in a row.
Kenya is named after Mt. Kenya, the highest point in the country at 17,057 feet high.
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TUSKER LAGER BEER
Winemaker Note
East African Breweries makes this beer which is light, slightly acidic but refreshing for the beer drinkers.
Where to get it: www.1000cork.com
Price: $2.69+
LELESHA SWEET RED
Wine making by the equator is unexpected but leave it to the only woman in Kenya to figure that out. Emma Nderitu has brought the art of wine making to Kenya. Probably can't be found in the US but make sure to try on your visit to Kenya. You are going right?
Image credit Lelesha.com
MANDAZI
Mandazi (also known as Maandazi or Ndao) is a light yeast donut that has been fried in oil. This tasty food is typically made with a mixture of coconut milk, fresh coconut, cardamom, and served with tea for breakfast or as a snack.
PILAU
Pilau is a specialty throughout the coastal countries of Africa and is often served at special occasions. Pilau is a rice dish seasoned with a variety of flavorful spices like ginger and garlic, and then cooked in a broth of meat, fish, or poultry. It's lii
MATOKE
Matoke (Plantain Banana Stew) Originated in Uganda and is now a popular dish in west Kenya. Matoke is a stew made of plantains that have been cooked in oil, along with a combination of onions, garlic, chilies, tomatoes and lemon juice. This dish is typically eaten with rice or ugali.
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