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Photos of Kenya

The candelabra tree is common in Kenya's Rift Valley. It is a succulent that can grow to a height of 15 m (49.2 ft), with a trunk that's short and thick and forms a solid base that spreads out in a multitude of branches, resembling a candelabra.

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Geography

Area

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Area - comparative

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People and Society

Languages

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Age structure

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2024 population pyramid

Median age

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Population growth rate

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Birth rate

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Death rate

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Net migration rate

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Maternal mortality ratio

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Infant mortality rate

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Total fertility rate

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Tobacco use

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Environment

Government

Economy

Real GDP growth rate

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Real GDP per capita

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Labor force

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Unemployment rate

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Public debt

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Taxes and other revenues

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Current account balance

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Exports

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Imports

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Debt - external

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Energy

Communications

Transportation

Airports

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Merchant marine

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Military and Security

Space

Terrorism

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