Flag of Kenya

🎨 What the flag means

Kenya's flag has black, red and green stripes separated by thin white lines, with a red, white and black Maasai shield and two spears in the centre. Black stands for Africa, red for the struggle for independence, and green for the land and its natural wealth. White stands for peace, and the shield and spears for defending the country.

📊 Quick facts

👥 Population

47.6 million (2019)

🏙️ Capital

Nairobi5.5 million people (2016)

🗣️ Main language

SwahiliAlso official: English

✨ 3 fun facts

1. Kenya is named after Mount Kenya, a snow-capped mountain.
2. Every year, more than a million wildebeest and many zebras cross the Mara River in a giant animal migration.
3. Kenyan runners are famous for winning long-distance races, including Olympic races and marathons.