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๐ฐ๐ช Nairobi
Kenya's capital; only capital city in the world with a national park inside it
Kenya 1905 Countries & Capitals
๐๏ธ Key Facts
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Only capital city in the world with a national park (Nairobi NP) within its limits
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Fastest-growing megacity in Africa; "Silicon Savannah" โ Africa's leading tech hub
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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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๐ฐ๐ช Kenya
Key Year
1905
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Kenya's capital; only capital city in the world with a national park inside it