General Facts:

• Size:  10 to 15 miles (16 to 24 kilometers) wide
• Population:  About 2 million.
  
• Religion:  Christianity, Islam and other minority religious groups
• Language:  Swahili and English
• Exports:  Tourism, Coffee, Tea, Cement and Cotton
• Climate:  Tropical Climate with temperatures varying from low 20’s to  high 30 degrees celsius.
• Rainfall:  40 inches (1,000 millimeters) a year
• Currency:  Kenya Shillings (Kshs)
• Time Difference:  3 Hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.
• Electricity Voltage:  220/240v, step down transformers and batteries are highly recommended. Check if your electrical appliance is compatible with different voltages.
• Distance From Nairobi:  487kms
• Major Airport:  Moi International Airport
• Neighboring Towns:  Watamu, Malindi