Kenya Research Paper

KENYA: THE PRIDE OF AFRICA
TERN PROJECT OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Introduction

Kenya is still the primary focus of all adventure travel in Africa. It is one of the finest and undoubtedly the most famous safari destination in the world. Safari, however, is by no means the only reason to visit Kenya, for the attractions of its rich culture and diverse environments are considerable.
PHYSICAL
1. GEOGRAPHY
Kenya is situated right along the equator, on the eastern coast of the African continent. Its coastal region is on the southeast, and to the east lies Somalia. Ethiopia is to the north, the Sudan to the northwest, and Uganda directly to the west. The southwestern border of the country is marked by Lake Victoria, and southward lies
Temperatures in these areas are fairly constant year round with an average of 27°C (80°F) at the coast, 21°C to 27°C (70°F to 80°F) in the hinterland, while in Nairobi and the highlands over 5,000 ft, the daytime temperatures normally range between 19°C and 24°C (66°F to 75°F). Most parts of the country experience two rainy seasons: the 'long rains' falling over a ten week period between April and June, and the 'short rains' over a five week period between November and December. The rain tends to fall mainly at night and is usually a short and heavy tropical
Most Kenyans interweave native beliefs into a traditional religion. 3. Education Kenya has a developed education system, which has a 8-4-4 system, with 8 years of primary, 4 years of secondary and 4 years of university education. It is undergoing slow but sure development through the effort of the government. There are a number of schools in Kenya, including some international schools, which incorporate international systems of education like American, British, French and German. Primary school, which children attend from the age of seven to the age of fourteen, is free. Secondary school is prohibitively expensive for most of the population. Only half of all children complete the first seven years of schooling, and only one-seventh of these continue on to high school. Kenya's education system has been plagued with widespread accusations of cheating, and there is a shortage of qualified teachers to educate the burgeoning population of school-age children.4. Political lifeGovernment. Kenya is divided into seven provinces and one area. The president is both chief of state and head of the government. He is chosen from among the members of the National Assembly, and is elected by