Nairobi is the capital of Kenya, located in Eastern Kenya in the East African Highlands. Nairobi is Kenya’s largest city with a population of over 3.5 million people, and is also Kenya’s main center for agricultural production, specializing in coffee, tea, and cattle. Although close to the equator, Nairobi’s high climate (5,500 ft) keeps temperatures milder than most African cities. Founded in 1899 as a railhead on the Mombasa-Uganda line, Nairobi eventually became the capital of the British East Africa Protectorate (1920-1963). Points of Interest in Nairobi include the Nairobi National Park, the National Museum of Kenya, and the Sorsbie art gallery. Nairobi is also home to the United Nations Environmental Program’s headquarters.
