nominally Roman Catholic 96%, Protestant 2%, other 2%
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
Languages
Spanish (official), numerous indigenous dialects
English (official), Kiswahili (official), numerous indigenous languages
Exports
petroleum, bauxite and aluminum, steel, chemicals, agricultural products, basic manufactures
bolivars (VEB) per US dollar - 2.147 (2008 est.), 2,147 (2007), 2,147 (2006), 2,089.8 (2005), 1,891.3 (2004) note: On 1 January 2008 Venezuela revalued its currency with 1000 old bolivares equal to 1 new bolivar
Kenyan shillings (KES) per US dollar - 68.358 (2008 est.), 68.309 (2007), 72.101 (2006), 75.554 (2005), 79.174 (2004)
Military Budget as percentage of GDP
1.200%
2.800%
Beijing Olympics Medal Count
1
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Location
Northern South America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, between Colombia and Guyana
Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, between Somalia and Tanzania
Area
912,050 km sq
580,367 km sq
Coastline
2,800 km
536 km
Climate
tropical; hot, humid; more moderate in highlands
varies from tropical along coast to arid in interior
