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Cash crops, like coffee and tea, are grown for sale and export, driving economic growth while posing challenges in sustainability and food security. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) promotes trade, human rights, and peace across 21 member states. It plays a crucial role in fostering economic integration and regional stability. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 nations established in 1931 to foster cooperation and shared values. Spanning six continents, it promotes democracy, development, and cultural exchange. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Community of Democracies (CD), established in 2000, promotes and upholds democratic principles through cooperation among its member states. It focuses on free elections, the rule of law, and civil society empowerment. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Great Rift Valley, stretching from Syria to Mozambique, is a vast tectonic trough shaped by plate separation, famed for its stunning landscapes and rich human history. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Group of 15 (G-15), founded in 1989, unites developing nations to promote economic cooperation and act as a political voice within the Non-Aligned Movement. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Group of 77 (G-77), formed in 1964, unites developing countries to promote economic cooperation, equitable trade, and collective negotiation in global forums. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Location: East Africa Official name: Republic of Kenya Formation (date of independence / date current borders were established): 1963 / 1963 Capital city: Nairobi Population: 40.9 million / 187 people per sq mile (72 people per sq km) Total land area: 224,961 square miles (582,650 square km) Language(s) spoken: Kiswahili (official language), English (official language), …
Population estimates from the US Bureau of the Census are based on statistics from population censuses, vital statistics registration systems, or sample surveys about the recent past and assumptions about future trends.