Where in the World? In Many village schools, shoes and socks are not part of the uniform because parents can’t afford them. Some schools may be located at the equator, but that doesn’t mean the weather is warm. It all depends on the elevation. After all, there is snow year round on the top of this nation’s highest mountain – the second highest on the continent – and it is almost on the equator. Every year an amazing migration of more than a million hoofed animals thunders across the savannah, moving north in May, south in November,

Where on Earth are you? Can you find your place? Kenya

Welcome to Kenya

Zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, antelopes, and African buffalo don’t think about the border between Kenya and Tanzania when they migrate. They simply follow their instinct that keeps them in fresh grass. The carnivores that follow close behind – like lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and wild dogs – don’t care about borders either. They simply remain ready to feast on any animals that stumbles or strays from the herd. This vast Kenyan/Tanzanian savannah holds the world’s greatest concentration of wild animals. Kenyans know their worth: tourists from all over the world come to view them. The animals are protected in Kenya’s national parks and game reserves that cover almost 10% of the country. Would you rather visit a game reserve park or an amusement park?

Arab traders dominated Kenya’s coast until the arrival of the Portuguese in the 16th century, who were in turn expelled by the Omanis. The British took control in 1895, until Kenya’s independence in 1963. The British built roads and hospitals, but the Kenyans were forced to labour as servants or in the fields of Plantations. How would you feel if you were forced to help build a beautiful house or hotel but were only allowed to enter as a servant?

One of Kenya’s nomadic tribes is the Masai One of Kenya’s nomadic tribes is the Masai. Until recently, to demonstrate their bravery, young Masai men were required to hunt a lion alone, armed with nothing but a shield and a spear. How do lions hunt, and what separates lions from all other cats?

Lions are the only cats in the world that live in family groups (called prides). Prides are very important, for it affects how lions obtain food. First, if lions can take food from other animals –usually hyenas – they do. Secondly, when lions do hunt, the females of the pride usually do the work, though there are times where extra strength of a male is needed to bring down larger prey. In any case, the male lions eats first. Typically, the pride’s hunting team divides into two groups, with one group circling around to get ahead of the prey. The second group scares the prey to stampede or run to where the first group is waiting. A lion misses more prey than it catches, and it is common for lions to go for days without eating.

Over three-quarters (3/4) of Kenyans live in the rural areas Over three-quarters (3/4) of Kenyans live in the rural areas. What is the difference between rural and urban? Rural is country. Urban means city.

FAST FACTS – Kenya Kenya is located in East Africa, on the equator. In 2012, the population of Kenya was estimated to be around 43 million. The capital and largest city is Nairobi. Mombasa is the second largest city. The two official languages in Kenya are English and Swahili, although there are dozens of other languages spoken in various parts of the country. Kenya shares Lake Victoria, the world’s second largest fresh water lake, with Tanzania and Uganda. Agriculture is important to Kenya’s economy; especially tea, coffee and flowers. In Kenya they drive on the left-hand side of the road. Hydroelectricity is the largest contributor to Kenya’s electricity supply. Kenya is a developing country and half of the population live in poverty.

Where in the World? It’s your turn: Complete your “Where in the World?” page. 1 – fill in the country and continent. 2 – write a paragraph about Kenya with at least 5 interesting details (important details). 3 – colour in Kenya on the world map.