Kenya

by Jim Corrigan

Overview

Many anthropologists believe the human species originated in Kenya's Rift Valley, where hominid skulls more than 2 million years old have been discovered. That fact alone would make Kenya an important place. But this East African nation has many other extraordinary characteristics: diverse terrain, a remarkable variety of plant and animal life, and a fascinating blend of cultures and languages among its people. The political system in Kenya is far from ideal. Historically, government corruption has been a major problem. However, the country adopted a new constitution in 2010 and is considered one of the most stable in Africa. Kenya has a free press and multiple political parties that compete in national elections. The country has also been fortunate to escape the chaos that has affected many neighboring countries in East Africa.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781422294215
Publisher:	Mason Crest
Publication date:	09/02/2014
Series:	Evolution of Africa's Major Nations Series
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	80
Lexile:	1210L (what's this?)
File size:	7 MB
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction Robert I. Rotberg 6

Cradle of Humankind 11

From Nomads to Nationalists 19

Stability, Corruption, and Democracy 29

Striving for Economic Recovery 37

One Nation, Many Cultures 47

A Tour of the Cities 59

A Calendar of Kenyan Festivals 66

Recipes 68

Glossary 70

Project and Report Ideas 72

Chronology 74

Further Reading/Internet Resources 76

For More Information 77

Index 78