Head of state: Queen Elizabeth II, represented by a governor
Population
43,013,341
109,011
Life Expectancy
63.070 years
73.300 years
Capital City
Nairobi
Largest city
Nairobi (population: 2,750,550)
Saint George's (population: 7,500)
Human Development Index
0.532
0.774
GDP per capita
$1,800 US
Literacy Rate
85.1%
96%
Corruption Perception Index
2.1
NA
Percentage of Women in Parliament
9.8%
21.4%
Wealthiest Citizens
Unemployment Rate
40.000%
Death Penalty
Abolished in practice
Abolished in practice
Political System
republic
parliamentary democracy
Independence date
12 December 1963 (from UK)
Religions
Protestant 45%, Roman Catholic 33%, Muslim 10%, indigenous beliefs 10%, other 2% note: a large majority of Kenyans are Christian, but estimates for the percentage of the population that adheres to Islam or indigenous beliefs vary widely
Roman Catholic 53%, Anglican 13.8%, other Protestant 33.2%
Languages
English (official), Kiswahili (official), numerous indigenous languages
