Kenya (Capital: Nairobi)
Recently, 3rd edition of Joint Defense Cooperation Committee meeting between India and Kenya was held in New Delhi.
Political Features
- Located in Eastern Africa.
- Neighboring Countries: Somalia (Northeast), Ethiopia (North), South Sudan (Northwest), Uganda (East), Tanzania (South).
- Maritime border: Indian Ocean to the East.
- UNEP and UN-HABITAT are headquartered in Nairobi.
Geographical Features
- Almost bisected horizontally by the Equator.
- Major Lakes: Lake Turkana, Lake Victoria (shared by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda), etc.
- Major Rivers: Athi/Galana, Tana, Mara, etc.
- Mountain ranges: Aberdare Range, Mau Escarpment, etc.
- Highest point: Mount Kenya (second highest in Africa).
