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Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city lies in the south-central part of Kenya, at an elevation of 1,795 metres. The name is d…
Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city lies in the south-central part of Kenya, at an elevation of 1,795 metres. The name is derived from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nairobi, which translates to 'place of cool waters', a reference to the Nairobi River which flows through the city. The city proper had a population of 4,397,073 in the 2019 census.
  • Country: Kenya
  • County: Nairobi City
  • Founded: 1899
  • Elevation: 1,795 m (5,889 ft)
  • Area code: 020
  • Demonym: Nairobian
  • Time zone: UTC+03:00 (EAT)

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