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Capital: Nairobi is the capital and the largest city of Kenya.
Population: Total 2,940,911
Ethnic Groups: Agikuyu 23%, Abaluhya 14%, Jaluo 13%, Kalenjin 11%, Akamba 10%, Abagusii 8%, Ameru 8%, Somali 3%, other African 13%
Religion: Protestant 45%, Roman Catholic 33%, Muslim 10%, Traditional Religions 10%, Others ( Hinduism, Jainism & Bahá'í) 11%
Customs: Visitors to Kenya over 16 years of age are not required to pay duty on up to 227g tobacco or 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars; 1 bottle of alcohol; and 473ml perfume. Prohibited items include fruit, imitation firearms, and children's toys pistols. A Plant Import Permit (PIP) is mandatory for importing plants.
Languages: Swahili and English
Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Exchange Rate: N/A
Tourist Office
Kenya Tourist Board
Address: Kenya-Re Towers, Ragati Road, Nairobi
Phone Number: 271-1262
Embassies
American Embassy in Nairobi
Address: United Nations Avenue, Nairobi
Phone Number: 240-290
Canadian Consulate in Nairobi
Address: Limuru Road, Gigiri, Nairobi
Phone Number: 366-3000
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