Daten & Fakten
Kenia
Zypern
Capital
Kenia
name: Nairobi
geographic coordinates: 1 17 S, 36 49 E
time difference: UTC+3 (8 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: the name derives from the Maasai expression meaning "cool waters" and refers to a cold water stream that flowed through the area in the late 19th century
geographic coordinates: 1 17 S, 36 49 E
time difference: UTC+3 (8 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: the name derives from the Maasai expression meaning "cool waters" and refers to a cold water stream that flowed through the area in the late 19th century
Zypern
name: Nicosia (Lefkosia/Lefkosa)
geographic coordinates: 35 10 N, 33 22 E
time difference: UTC+2 (7 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October
etymology: a mispronunciation of the city's Greek name Lefkosia and its Turkish name Lefkosa, both of which mean "White City"; the Greek name may derive from the Greek phrase "leuke ousia" ("white estate")
geographic coordinates: 35 10 N, 33 22 E
time difference: UTC+2 (7 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October
etymology: a mispronunciation of the city's Greek name Lefkosia and its Turkish name Lefkosa, both of which mean "White City"; the Greek name may derive from the Greek phrase "leuke ousia" ("white estate")
Citizenship
Kenia
citizenship by birth: no
citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Kenya
dual citizenship recognized: yes
residency requirement for naturalization: 4 out of the previous 7 years
citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Kenya
dual citizenship recognized: yes
residency requirement for naturalization: 4 out of the previous 7 years
Zypern
citizenship by birth: no
citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Cyprus
dual citizenship recognized: yes
residency requirement for naturalization: 7 years
citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Cyprus
dual citizenship recognized: yes
residency requirement for naturalization: 7 years
Legal system
Kenia
mixed legal system of English common law, Islamic law, and customary law; judicial review in the new Supreme Court established by the new constitution
Zypern
mixed legal system of English common law and civil law with European law supremacy
Suffrage
Kenia
18 years of age; universal
Zypern
18 years of age; universal
Area
Kenia
total: 580,367 sq km
land: 569,140 sq km
water: 11,227 sq km
land: 569,140 sq km
water: 11,227 sq km
Zypern
total: 9,251 sq km (of which 3,355 sq km are in north Cyprus)
land: 9,241 sq km
water: 10 sq km
land: 9,241 sq km
water: 10 sq km
Land use
Kenia
agricultural land: 48.1% (2018 est.)
arable land: 9.8% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 0.9% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 37.4% (2018 est.)
forest: 6.1% (2018 est.)
other: 45.8% (2018 est.)
arable land: 9.8% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 0.9% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 37.4% (2018 est.)
forest: 6.1% (2018 est.)
other: 45.8% (2018 est.)
Zypern
agricultural land: 13.4% (2018 est.)
arable land: 9.8% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 3.2% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 0.4% (2018 est.)
forest: 18.8% (2018 est.)
other: 67.8% (2018 est.)
arable land: 9.8% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 3.2% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 0.4% (2018 est.)
forest: 18.8% (2018 est.)
other: 67.8% (2018 est.)
Location
Kenia
Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, between Somalia and Tanzania
Zypern
Middle East, island in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey; note - Cyprus views itself as part of Europe; geopolitically, it can be classified as falling within Europe, the Middle East, or both
Age structure
Kenia
0-14 years: 36.45% (male 10,447,425/female 10,349,611)
15-64 years: 60.26% (male 17,196,347/female 17,185,035)
65 years and over: 3.28% (2023 est.) (male 855,757/female 1,017,829)
15-64 years: 60.26% (male 17,196,347/female 17,185,035)
65 years and over: 3.28% (2023 est.) (male 855,757/female 1,017,829)
Zypern
0-14 years: 15.63% (male 104,950/female 99,515)
15-64 years: 70.36% (male 484,087/female 436,271)
65 years and over: 14.01% (2023 est.) (male 79,897/female 103,400)
15-64 years: 70.36% (male 484,087/female 436,271)
65 years and over: 14.01% (2023 est.) (male 79,897/female 103,400)
Birth rate
Kenia
26 births/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Zypern
10.4 births/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Death rate
Kenia
5 deaths/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Zypern
7 deaths/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Languages
Kenia
English (official), Kiswahili (official), numerous indigenous languages
major-language sample(s):
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information. (English)
The World Factbook, Chanzo cha Lazima Kuhusu Habari ya Msingi. (Kiswahili)
major-language sample(s):
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information. (English)
The World Factbook, Chanzo cha Lazima Kuhusu Habari ya Msingi. (Kiswahili)
Zypern
Greek (official) 80.9%, Turkish (official) 0.2%, English 4.1%, Romanian 2.9%, Russian 2.5%, Bulgarian 2.2%, Arabic 1.2%, Filipino 1.1%, other 4.3%, unspecified 0.6%; note - data represent only the Republic of Cyprus (2011 est.)
major-language sample(s):
Το Παγκόσμιο Βιβλίο Δεδομένων, η απαραίτητη πηγή βασικών πληροφοριών. (Greek)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
major-language sample(s):
Το Παγκόσμιο Βιβλίο Δεδομένων, η απαραίτητη πηγή βασικών πληροφοριών. (Greek)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
Life expectancy at birth
Kenia
total population: 70 years (2023 est.)
male: 68.3 years
female: 71.8 years
male: 68.3 years
female: 71.8 years
Zypern
total population: 80 years (2023 est.)
male: 77.2 years
female: 82.9 years
male: 77.2 years
female: 82.9 years
Major urban areas - population
Kenia
5.325 million NAIROBI (capital), 1.440 million Mombassa (2023)
Zypern
269,000 NICOSIA (capital) (2018)
Median age
Kenia
total: 20.9 years (2023 est.)
male: 20.8 years
female: 21 years
male: 20.8 years
female: 21 years
Zypern
total: 39.1 years (2023 est.)
male: 37.9 years
female: 40.6 years
male: 37.9 years
female: 40.6 years
Mother's mean age at first birth
Kenia
20.3 years (2014 est.)
note: data represents median age at first birth among women 25-49
note: data represents median age at first birth among women 25-49
Zypern
30 years (2020 est.)
note: data represents only government-controlled areas
note: data represents only government-controlled areas
Net migration rate
Kenia
-0.2 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Zypern
6.7 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Population distribution
Kenia
population heavily concentrated in the west along the shore of Lake Victoria; other areas of high density include the capital of Nairobi, and in the southeast along the Indian Ocean coast as shown in this population distribution map
Zypern
population concentrated in central Nicosia and in the major cities of the south: Paphos, Limassol, and Larnaca
Population growth rate
Kenia
2.09% (2023 est.)
Zypern
1% (2023 est.)
Total fertility rate
Kenia
3.23 children born/woman (2023 est.)
Zypern
1.48 children born/woman (2023 est.)
Urbanization
Kenia
urban population: 29.5% of total population (2023)
rate of urbanization: 4.09% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
rate of urbanization: 4.09% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
Zypern
urban population: 67% of total population (2023)
rate of urbanization: 0.76% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
rate of urbanization: 0.76% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
Education expenditures
Kenia
4.8% of GDP (2021 est.)
Zypern
6.1% of GDP (2020 est.)
Zypern
total: 16 years
male: 16 years
female: 16 years (2020)
male: 16 years
female: 16 years (2020)
Budget surplus (+) or deficit (-)
Kenia
-6.7% (of GDP) (2017 est.)
Zypern
1.8% (of GDP) (2017 est.)
Industrial production growth rate
Kenia
7.17% (2021 est.)
Zypern
8.1% (2021 est.)
Labor force
Kenia
23.915 million (2021 est.)
Zypern
655,100 (2021 est.)
Population below poverty line
Kenia
36.1% (2015 est.)
Zypern
14.7% (2018 est.)
Unemployment rate
Kenia
5.74% (2021 est.)
5.73% (2020 est.)
5.01% (2019 est.)
5.73% (2020 est.)
5.01% (2019 est.)
Zypern
6.13% (2021 est.)
7.59% (2020 est.)
7.07% (2019 est.)
7.59% (2020 est.)
7.07% (2019 est.)
Public debt
Kenia
54.2% of GDP (2017 est.)
53.2% of GDP (2016 est.)
53.2% of GDP (2016 est.)
Zypern
97.5% of GDP (2017 est.)
106.6% of GDP (2016 est.)
note: data cover general government debt and include debt instruments issued (or owned) by government entities other than the treasury; the data include treasury debt held by foreign entities; the data exclude debt issued by subnational entities, as well as intragovernmental debt; intragovernmental debt consists of treasury borrowings from surpluses in the social funds, such as for retirement, medical care, and unemployment
106.6% of GDP (2016 est.)
note: data cover general government debt and include debt instruments issued (or owned) by government entities other than the treasury; the data include treasury debt held by foreign entities; the data exclude debt issued by subnational entities, as well as intragovernmental debt; intragovernmental debt consists of treasury borrowings from surpluses in the social funds, such as for retirement, medical care, and unemployment
Inflation rate (consumer prices)
Kenia
6.11% (2021 est.)
5.4% (2020 est.)
5.24% (2019 est.)
5.4% (2020 est.)
5.24% (2019 est.)
Zypern
2.45% (2021 est.)
-0.64% (2020 est.)
0.25% (2019 est.)
-0.64% (2020 est.)
0.25% (2019 est.)
Exports
Kenia
$11.825 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$9.709 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$11.471 billion (2019 est.)
$9.709 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$11.471 billion (2019 est.)
Zypern
$24.551 billion (2021 est.)
$20.379 billion (2020 est.)
$19.835 billion (2019 est.)
note: Data are in current year dollars and do not include illicit exports or re-exports.
$20.379 billion (2020 est.)
$19.835 billion (2019 est.)
note: Data are in current year dollars and do not include illicit exports or re-exports.
Exports - partners
Kenia
Uganda 14%, Pakistan 8%, Netherlands 8%, United States 8%, United Kingdom 7% (2020)
Zypern
India 9%, Greece 9%, Libya 8%, United Kingdom 7% (2019)
Imports
Kenia
$21.853 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$17.717 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$20.408 billion (2019 est.)
$17.717 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$20.408 billion (2019 est.)
Zypern
$23.748 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$20.711 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$19.575 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$20.711 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$19.575 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
Imports - partners
Kenia
China 27%, India 11%, United Arab Emirates 7%, Japan 4%, Saudi Arabia 3% (2020)
Zypern
Greece 16%, Italy 10%, Turkey 8%, Russia 5%, Germany 5%, United Kingdom 5%, China 5% (2019)
Airports
Kenia
197 (2021)
Zypern
15 (2021)
Broadband - fixed subscriptions
Kenia
total: 674,191 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 1 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 1 (2020 est.)
Zypern
total: 332,080 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 37 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 37 (2020 est.)
Internet users
Kenia
total: 15.37 million (2021 est.)
percent of population: 29% (2021 est.)
percent of population: 29% (2021 est.)
Zypern
total: 809,900 (2021 est.)
percent of population: 91% (2021 est.)
percent of population: 91% (2021 est.)
Railways
Kenia
total: 3,819 km (2018)
standard gauge: 485 km (2018) 1.435-m gauge
narrow gauge: 3,334 km (2018) 1.000-m gauge
standard gauge: 485 km (2018) 1.435-m gauge
narrow gauge: 3,334 km (2018) 1.000-m gauge
Roadways
Kenia
total: 161,452 km (2018)
paved: 14,420 km (2017) (8,500 km highways, 1,872 urban roads, and 4,048 rural roads)
unpaved: 147,032 km (2017)
paved: 14,420 km (2017) (8,500 km highways, 1,872 urban roads, and 4,048 rural roads)
unpaved: 147,032 km (2017)
Zypern
total: 12,901 km (2016)
government control: 12,901 km (2016) (includes 272 km of expressways)
paved: 8,631 km (2016)
unpaved: 4,270 km (2016)
Turkish Cypriot control: 7,000 km (2011)
government control: 12,901 km (2016) (includes 272 km of expressways)
paved: 8,631 km (2016)
unpaved: 4,270 km (2016)
Turkish Cypriot control: 7,000 km (2011)
Telephones - fixed lines
Kenia
total subscriptions: 61,096 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: (2021 est.) less than 1
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: (2021 est.) less than 1
Zypern
total subscriptions: 304,581 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 34 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 34 (2021 est.)
Telephones - mobile cellular
Kenia
total subscriptions: 65,085,720 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 123 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 123 (2021 est.)
Zypern
total subscriptions: 1,320,794 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 149 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 149 (2021 est.)
Waterways
Kenia
(2011) none specifically; the only significant inland waterway is the part of Lake Victoria within the boundaries of Kenya; Kisumu is the main port and has ferry connections to Uganda and Tanzania
Disputes - international
Kenia
Kenya-Ethiopia: their border was demarcated in the 1950s and approved in 1970; in 2012, Kenya and Ethiopia agreed to redemarcate their boundary following disputes over beacons and cross-border crime
Kenya-Somalia: Kenya works hard to prevent the clan and militia fighting in Somalia from spreading across the border, which has long been open to nomadic pastoralists; in 2021, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) gave Somalia control over a disputed ocean area where the seabeds are believed to hold vasts oil and gas deposits; the ICJ ruling gave Somalia the rights to several offshore oil exploration blocks previously claimed by Kenya; Kenya did not recognize the court’s decision
Kenya-South Sudan: two thirds of the boundary that separates Kenya and South Sudan's sovereignty known as the Ilemi Triangle has been unclear since British colonial times; Kenya has administered the area since colonial times; officials from Kenya and South Sudan signed a memorandum of understanding on boundary delimitation and demarcation and agreed to set up a joint committee; as of July 2019, the demarcation process was to begin in 90 days, but was delayed due to a lack of funding
Kenya-Sudan: Kenya served as an important mediator in brokering Sudan's north-south separation in February 2005
Kenya-Tanzania: Kenya and Tanzania were conducting a joint reaffirmation process in November 2021 to ensure the border was visibly marked with pillars
Kenya-Uganda: Kenya and Uganda began a joint demarcation of the boundary in 2021
Zypern
hostilities in 1974 divided the island into two de facto autonomous entities, the internationally recognized Cypriot Government and a Turkish-Cypriot community (north Cyprus); the 1,000-strong UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) has served in Cyprus since 1964 and maintains the buffer zone between north and south; on 1 May 2004, Cyprus entered the EU still divided, with the EU's body of legislation and standards (acquis communitaire) suspended in the north; has had maritime/economic exclusion zone disputes with Turkey, particularly over energy exploration
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