Geographic Information The Kenyan Highlands comprise one of the most successful agricultural production regions in Africa; glaciers are found on Mount Kenya, Africa’s second highest peak; unique physiography supports abundant and varied wildlife of scientific and economic value
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Location: Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, between Somalia and Tanzania
total: 3,477 km
border countries
Ethiopia – 861 km Somalia – 682 km Sudan – 232 km Tanzania – 769 km Uganda – 933 km
Coastline: 536 km
Terrain: low plains rise to central highlands bisected by Great Rift Valley; fertile plateau in west
Elevation extremes
lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m
highest point: Mount Kenya 5,199 m
Climate: varies from tropical along coast to arid in interior
Tourist season: mid-March to mid-Octomber
Natural hazards: recurring drought; flooding during rainy seasons