Kenya is a country in East Africa famed for its scenic landscapes and vast wildlife preserves. It is bordered to the north by South Sudan and Ethiopia, to the east by Somalia and the Indian Ocean, to the south by Tanzania, and to the west by Lake Victoria and Uganda. Its capital is Nairobi.
The country's geography divides roughly into the coastal areas, the Eastern Plateau, the Rift Valley, the Western Highlands, and the Northern Desert, which is part of the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) of Kenya.