Eastern Province (Kenya)
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The Eastern Province of Kenya is one of seven regions of the country. Its northern boundary is with Ethiopia; the North Eastern Province and Coast Province lie to the east and south; and the remainder of Kenya's provinces, including Central Province, run along its western border. The provincial capital is Embu.
It is principally inhabited by the Kamba and several pastoralist communities. In 1979 its population was 2.7 million; in 1999, 4,631,779 (according to the 1999 census). In terms of area, it is the second largest province (159,891 km²).
[edit] Geography
Eastern Province of Kenya includes the Chalbi Desert, Mount Kenya, and the eastern half of Lake Turkana. The climate is arid to semi-arid.
[edit] Districts
- District (capital)
- Embu (Embu)
- Isiolo (Isiolo)
- Kitui (Kitui)
- Machakos (Machakos)
- Makueni (Wote)
- Marsabit (Marsabit)
- Mbeere (Siakago)
- Meru Central (Meru)
- Meru North a (Maua)
- Meru South b (Chuka)
- Moyale (Moyale)
- Mwingi (Mwingi)
- Tharaka (Tharaka)
a Also known as Nyambene District.
b Also known as Nithi District.
[edit] References
Central • Coast • Eastern • Nairobi • North Eastern • Nyanza • Rift Valley • Western
