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Kenya quiz
Kenya shows up in 7 quizzes: flag, the Africa map, 3 Explorer photos, 3 trivia questions, 2 numbers and outline. Mount Kenya and Mount Kenya National Park are among its 3 photos.
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8 questions about Kenya only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Kenya at a glance
| Capital | Nairobi |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Location | Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, between Somalia and Tanzania |
| Population | 56 million (2025 estimate), 27th of 196 |
| Area | 580,367 km², 47th of 196 |
| People per km² | 96 |
| Land borders | Ethiopia (867 km), Uganda (814 km), Tanzania (775 km), Somalia (684 km), South Sudan (317 km) |
| Coastline | 536 km |
| Highest point | Mount Kenya, 5,199 m |
| Official languages | English and Swahili |
| Currency | Kenyan shilling |
| Flag colours | black, red, green and white |
| Independence | 1963, from the United Kingdom |
| Calling code | +254 |
| Largest cities | Nairobi (5.3 million), Mombassa (1.4 million) |
| Terrain | Low plains rise to central highlands bisected by Great Rift Valley; fertile plateau in west |
| Climate | Varies from tropical along coast to arid in interior |
| Where the name comes from | Named for Mount Kenya; the mountain's name may derive from the Kikuyu word kere nyaga, or "white mountain" |
| In our quizzes | 7 packs |
Of 5 land neighbours, Ethiopia shares the longest border with Kenya (867 km) and South Sudan the shortest (317 km); there are also 536 km of coast. By area Kenya is 47th of 196 countries, just behind Botswana and ahead of Yemen. Mount Kenya rises to 5,199 m; only 21 countries reach higher.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
3 in Explorer
Africa's second highest peak, an extinct volcano just south of the equator.
Photo: Ruud Zwart / CC BY-SA 2.5 nl, via Wikimedia Commons licence
The park around Africa's second highest peak, with glaciers just south of the equator.
Photo: Nina R from Africa / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
The 'Jade Sea', the largest desert lake in the world, with volcanic islands.
Photo: Phil H. / CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
5| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which continent is Kenya in? | Africa |
| What currency does Kenya use? | Shilling |
| Which language is official in both Kenya and Tanzania? | Swahili |
| What is the population of Kenya? (millions) | 56 million |
| In what year did Kenya gain independence? | 1963 |
Facts from our quizzes
Kenya, question by question
The flag round shows Tanzania, Uganda and Ethiopia next to Kenya. Tanzania, Uganda and Ethiopia again for the outline.
Trivia asks: “Which continent is Kenya in?” The answer is Africa. It also asks: “What currency does Kenya use?” (Shilling). Kenya's numbers: a population of 56 million and independence in 1963. Explorer has 3 Kenya photos: Mount Kenya, Mount Kenya National Park and Lake Turkana National Parks.
Every Kenya question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Kenya?
The capital of Kenya is Nairobi.
What is the population of Kenya?
About 56 million (2025 estimate).
Which countries border Kenya?
Kenya borders Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Somalia and South Sudan.
What is the highest point in Kenya?
Mount Kenya, at 5,199 m.
What is the official language of Kenya?
There are 2: English and Swahili.