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Kenya
Capital: Nairobi
Largest city: Nairobi
Population: around 5 million
Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
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Kenya
Capital: Nairobi
Largest city: Nairobi
Population: around 5 million
Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KES)

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What do you already know about Kenya?
Kenya

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In this lesson you learn more about Kenya. 

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History
Kenya was part of the British Empire  from 1895 until 1963.
Kenya is famous for its landscapes and wildlife. 

The British used the Kenyan ground for their tea plantations. 

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Literature
Kenya is also well known for its fables and legends. 

A long time ago people lived very close to nature and they made up stories for entertainment and tradition. One of these fables is about how the zebra got its stripes.


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Kenya has 70 different tribes. Kenya is a culturally and ethnically diverse country. It is also a big tourist attraction. The large set of cultures and traditions makes Kenya unique .

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Quiz
Show what you know!

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There are more than 25 national parks in Kenya
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There are 54 national parks in Kenya. About 10% of the Kenya’s land mass is protected area for wildlife conservation. Maasai Mara National Park is the most visited national park of Kenya.

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In Kenya people ride on the left side of the road
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In Kenya people drive at the left side of the road. This is a leftover from the English occupation. You can drive with your European drivers-licence in Kenya. The main roads are in fairly good condition but the minor roads are overal poorly maintained.

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Kenya has a lot of famous athletes. One of the reasons: they have to run to school
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Kenya has a lot of famous athletes. Lornah Kiplagat is one of the most famous female athletes. The reason why Kenyans are good runners is probably because of the fact that they run several miles to and from school every day. Also their physique could be a very important part of their running skills.

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The official languages of Kenya are English and Swahili
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The official languages of Kenya are Swahili and English.
 At schools children are educated in Swahili and English. These languages combine once in a while. For example in Swahili they use a lot of English words. Besides the official languages there are also a lot of local languages like Kikuyu, Luo, Kikamba, Maasai en Samburu.

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The big five of Kenya are the five most important citizens of the country
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The big five of Kenya are the five animals which the early big game hunters considered as most difficult and dangerous animals to hunt on foot. The big five are the Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant, and Cape-Buffalo. They are the largest tourist attraction in the reservations.

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03:04
What is said about the reserve in Nairobi?

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04:14
Only countries on the African continent are part of the Swahili coast
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Swahili culture was created by slaves.
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It was influenced by people from many corners of the world.
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04:15
It arose in an area that was wealthy.
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08:06
What do you learn about Kenyan fashion?

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05:30
Which famous people from Kenya does the speaker mention?

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04:39
How and when did Kenya gain its independence? Explain in your own words.

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Homework
Tuesday the 22nd of November
SO words and laguage help p. 107 t/m 109

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