Lesson 1 of 4 · Grade 5 Social Studies
Kenya: location and neighbours
12 min
Kenya is in East Africa. The Equator passes through Kenya, dividing it into north and south.
Neighbours of Kenya
- North: Ethiopia
- North-west: South Sudan
- West: Uganda
- South: Tanzania
- East: Somalia
- South-east: the Indian Ocean
Counties
Kenya has 47 counties, each led by a governor. Nairobi is the capital city.
Major towns
Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru and Eldoret are some of the largest towns. Mombasa is the main sea port.
Key points to remember
- Kenya is in East Africa on the Equator
- Neighbours: Ethiopia, South Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, Somalia
- Indian Ocean is to the south-east
- Kenya has 47 counties
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