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[|kenya-flag.gif] Kenya's coastal area is hot and humid tropical region.Inland,a vast plians area streches over about three-fourths of Kenya.A spectacular variety of wild animals live in Kenya.This wildlife includes elephants,giraffes,lions,rhinoceroses,and zebras-attracts thousands of tourists to Kenya each year.Most of Kenya's people live in rural areas and farm the land and raise livestock for living.but each year,many rural people move to Kenya's cities and towns,which are growwing rapidly.Nairobi is Kenya's capital and largest city.Mombasa,which lies on the coast,is its second largest city and cheif port.The United Kingdom ruled Kenya from 1895 until Kenya became indepedent in 1963.During this period the British influenced the economic and cultural life of Kenya.Since independence,the leaders of kenya have emphasized the African heritage of the nation.Kenya's constitution provided for a constitutional monarchy.The KANU party won elections held to choose the new nation's government.Kenyatta became prime minister In 1964 kenya became a republic,And then Kenyattaa became the president.

Rural tradition in Kenya can be quite different from city life, and most of Kenya's population still resides in rural areas, despite the growth of its cities. Small-scale farming remains a way of life for many people, with many families having less than five acres to till. When the day's agricultural work is done, many come together to socialize by visiting markets, shopping centers, beer halls, or just sitting under trees.