
Region
East Africa
Country
Kenya
Country Head
President : Mwai Kibaki
Capital
Nairobi
Population
34.3 million (UN 2005)
GDP
$58.88bn (2007)
GDP Per Capita
$1 700 (2007 CIA est.)
Main Language
Swahili English
Description
Kenya is the regional hub for trade and finance in East Africa. The country is strategically placed with a sea port and a coastline, an extensive manufacturing base, excellent resources for agriculture and tourism, a skilled workforce, and the best business infrastructure in the region. Kenya's main exports are coffee, tea, and horticultural products.