Nairobi

Capital and largest city of Kenya.

Nairobi City

Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. Situated in the highlands, it's a major regional hub for trade, finance, and culture, known as 'The Green City in the Sun' due to its numerous parks and gardens.

/ˈnɛəriːroʊ/

Nairobi comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nairobi, meaning 'cool water'.

Nairobi is Kenya's biggest city and where the government works, like Washington D.C. in the United States.

It was founded in 1899
It's a major transportation hub for East Africa
Nairobi National Park is one of the world’s only national parks bordering a major city

city capital

Kenya

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