Kenya - interesting facts

Often, coming to the country, we see only a small part of her true life. Real facts about what is happening in Kenya often remain behind the scenes. But if you plan a trip, already imagining the traditions , customs and funny cases that have occurred here, you will better understand the attitude and style of existence of local residents.

What do we know about Kenya?

Interesting facts about Kenya , a lot. Here are just a small part of them:

1. It built the largest international airport in Nairobi in East Africa.
2. The highest point of Kenya is the eponymous peak with a height of more than 5000 m, around which a magnificent national park has grown.
3. In Kenya, not four seasons, like ours, but two: rainy and dry seasons.
4. On the territory of the state there is a large population of ostriches.
5. Kenyans have two official languages: English and Swahili, but the latter is predominantly spoken by 90% of the population.
6. On the mountain tops and in some secluded corners of the country, snow does not melt year-round.
7. National cuisine is an explosive mixture of African, Indian and European. Having arrived here, you can taste unique sweets with a sharp taste of the baobab fruit.
8. Only in Kenya, squeak of fashion is considered self-made sandals, the soles of which are made from old tires - by the way, it is a very popular souvenir .
9. After the wedding, men are obliged to wear women's clothing for a while. This is one of the most interesting facts about the country of Kenya.
10. If you do not want to run into trouble, do not photograph the natives without their consent.
11. According to the latest archaeological data, it was here that human civilization was born. The first people appeared in Kenya about 3 million years ago.
12. More than 70 languages ​​are spoken on the territory of the country.
13. Among Kenyans, almost a third are unemployed.
14. There are as many as 59 reserves and national parks.
15. The expression "Akuna matata" from the famous cartoon "The Lion King" is taken from Swahili.
16. In Kenya, a liqueur is made based on the fruit of marula, which is the strongest aphrodisiac for elephants.
17. In the country, Thai rubies and pink sapphires are mined.
18. The grandfather of American President Obama on his father was a sorcerer of the Kenyan tribe Luo.
19. Near the Masai Mara park there are hotel rooms built on tops of trees.
20. In the National Park of Samburu lived the famous lioness Kamuyak, who protected from other predators the cubs of the antelope left orphans.