Kenya
Known for its national parks and wildlife reserves, Kenya gained independence from the United Kingdom on December 12, 1963.
Deputy President: William Ruto
Capital: Nairobi
Population: 44.35 million (2013 est.)
National Symbol: Lion
National Anthem: “Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu” (Oh God of All Creation)
Currency: Kenya shilling
Major Exports: Tea, horticultural products, coffee, petroleum products, fish, cement
Literacy: Total population 87%; Male 91%; Female 84%
Religion: Christian, Muslim traditional African religions
Language: Kiswahili, English, over 60 indigenous languages
Some of the 42 different Tribes in Kenya:
Kamba | Kikuyu | Luhya |
Luo | Maasai | Meru |
Nubian | Orma | Pokomo |
Rendille | Samburu | Turkana |
Flag Meaning: Black symbolizes the majority population, red the blood shed in the struggle for freedom, green stands for natural wealth, and white for peace; the Maasai shield and crossed spears symbolize the defense of freedom
South Sudan
A small landlocked country rich in oil and other natural resources that is about the size of Texas, South Sudan received independence July 9, 2011 after decades of civil war with its northerly neighbors.
President: Salva Kiir Mayardit
Vice President: Riek Machar
Capital: Juba (250,000)
Population: 10,625,176 (2012 est.)
National Symbol: African fish eagle
National Anthem: South Sudan Oyee! (Hooray!)
Currency: South Sudanese pound
Major Export: Oil
Literacy: Total population 27%; Male 40%; Female 16%
Religion: Muslim, Christian, traditional African religions
Language: Arabic, English, over 60 indigenous languages
Some of the 64 different tribes in South sudan:
Ageer | Anuak | Buldit |
Dinka | Gule | Jumjum |
Koma | Luo | Mabaan |
Murle | Shilluk | Uduk |
Flag Meaning:
Black represents the people of South Sudan, red the blood shed in the struggle for freedom, green the verdant land, and blue the waters of the Nile; the gold star represents the unity of the states making up South Sudan