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๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช Nairobi

Kenya's capital; only capital city in the world with a national park inside it

Kenya 1905 Countries & Capitals

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Key Facts

1

Only capital city in the world with a national park (Nairobi NP) within its limits

2

Fastest-growing megacity in Africa; "Silicon Savannah" โ€” Africa's leading tech hub

3

Named from Maasai phrase "enkare nyirobi" meaning "place of cool waters"

Nairobi National Park borders the city โ€” lions and rhinos roam with skyscrapers as backdrop

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Countries & Capitals

Country / Region

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช Kenya

Key Year

1905

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Kenya's capital; only capital city in the world with a national park inside it