Photo of title: Nairobi skyline . [ Author:Babak Fakhamzadeh, Source:flickr.com]
NAIROBI
Nairobi city is the capital of the republic of Kenya since the independence of the country in 1964. It is located in the agricultural center of the country, some 150 km south of the equator. Its altitude extends from 1,600 to 1,850 meters above sea level. Its geographical extension is 150 km2.
photo:Nairobi1980.
Author:Brian Snelson. Source:flickr.com
Photo: Street Clock, Nairobi
Author:Richard Portsmouth. Source: flickr.com
Photo: Uhuru Park.
Author:Ian Alexander. Source:flickr.com
Photo: Nyayo monument (Nairobi, Kenya).
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Photo: Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi.
Author:Richard Portsmouth. Source: flickr.com
With its temperate tropical climate, Nairobi (3.138 million inhabitants in 2009), is home to a protected nature reserve, the Nairobi National Park, within its urban boundaries. In addition, the capital has the most bird species in the world.
Photo: Stuborn Giraffe at Nairobi National Park.
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Photo: Lion walking at the Nairobi National park.
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Photo:Lascar Vultures and other birds around an oasis – Nairobi National Park.
Author: Jorge Láscar from Australia. Source: commons.wikimedia.org
Photo: Three Impala Stand in a Field in Nairobi National Park.
Author: U.S. Department of State. Source: commons.wikimedia.org
The economy of the city is based on trade, services, tourism and crafts. The informal sector contributes significantly to the economy of the city, with strong links with the formal sector.
Nairobi contains many national and international institutions, such as Kenyatta University and the headquarters of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP).
Photo: Kenyatta University Entrance.
Author:Thorkild Tylleskar. Source: commons.wikimedia.org
Photo: Jomo Kenyatta University Juja Campus Main Library.
Author: Stephenwanjau. Source: commons.wikimedia.org
Photo: KenyattaUnivLibrary .
Author:Thorkild Tylleskar. Source: commons.wikimedia.org
Photo: Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi.
Author:Richard Portsmouth. Source: flickr.com
Nairobi preserves and develops African arts, which are manifested in its festivals, dances and beautiful statues.
Photo: Richard Portsmouth Jomo Kenyatta statue, Nairobi.
Author:Richard Portsmouth. Source: flickr.com
Photo: War Memorial Monument, Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi.
Author:Richard Portsmouth. Source: flickr.com
Photo: Alibhai Mulla Jeevanjee Jeevanjee Gardens .
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Photo: Tom Mboya Monument is along the Moi Avenue.
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Photo: Memorial in honour of victims of torture during the colonial era in Nairobi.
Author:U249601. Source:en.wikipedia.org
Photo: Dedan Kimathi Waciuri’s Statue, Kimathi Street.
Author:Richard Portsmouth. Source: flickr.com
Photo: Askari Monument, Mombasa,Kenya.
Zahra Abdulmajid. commens.wikimedia.org
I would like to thank my dear Kenyan friend Stephen Mathina (a resident and university student in Nairobi), who encouraged me and helped with his photos. I would suggest that my readers visit his blog: kingstefanwritingzone.wordpress.com
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Beautiful pictures 😍
It is a duty, towards a beautiful African country that we (the Moroccans) love. And towards my dear friend, the Kinian student. 🙂
Thank you for this glimpse of Nairobi 🙂 The architecture, sculpture and certainly the animals are amazing, the giraffe being my favorite 😀
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Welcome friend 😊
Beautiful pictures. Thank you for sharing.
Bon voyage 🙂 et bonne journée à toi aussi mon amie
are for your pleasure my friend
Bonjour Superbe voyage ce matin en terre lointaine, ce fut très agréable Bonne journée MTH
Maica everytime you post such beautiful pictures of different cities they are so Wow. Great.
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Yeeees 😊
Wonderful!
Wow!
I want to go here,again:D
Pictures for the pleasure of your eyes 🙂 🙂
Nice pictures, good luck👍👍