![]() Nairobi is the capitol and largest city of Kenya. The name Nairobi means "the place of cool waters". It is also known as the "green city in the sun" because its lavish tress and gardens. Nairobi is home to the United Nations Environmental Programme. ![]() Population 3 million people Language Swahili and English ![]() Average Maximum Temperature: 75 °F Average Minimum Temperature: 55 °F Wet and dry season moderate rain Subtropical highland, Nairobi is located near the equator so there are no major differences between the seasons Landscape Nairobi is located in southern Kenya. • located on the east edge of the Rift Valley so minor earthquakes and temors occur • Ngong Hills lies to the West • Mt. Kenya lies to the north and Mt. Kilimanjaro to the south-east • the Karura Forest is located in the north ![]() Kenyan shilling (KES) Nicknamed "The Safari Capitol of the World" ![]() ![]() Music Nairobi is the center of the Kenyan music scene. Benga is a Kenyan music genre developed in Nairobi and mixes jazz and luo. Nairobi is also the center for the hip-hop scene which is extemely popular with the youth. Food Some common dishes of Nairobi are Ugali - porridge made of maize and eaten with meat, Irio -mashed corn, beans, potatoes, and greens Other commom foods include tropical fruits, corn, maize, meats, sweet potatoes. ![]() Sports Nairbo is East Africa's sporting center. Soccer is the city's most popular sport. The largest sports complex is the Moi International Sports Center and in 1987 it hosted the All Africa Games. Places of Interest ![]() Nairobi National Park Karen Blixen Museum Bomas of Kenya Giraffe Centre David Sheldrick Centre Click the map to learn more about Nairobi! ![]()
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