North Eastern Province (Kenya)
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The North Eastern Province of Kenya, bordering Somalia, is one of Kenya's seven administrative provinces outside Nairobi. The provincial capital is the town of Garissa, near Coast Province. The overall population is 962,143 (in 1999) and its land area is 126,902 km² [1].
Formerly known as the Northern Frontier District, the North Eastern Province covers most of northeastern Kenya and is inhabited by pastoralist communities. The prominent ethnic group is Somali people. There have been many large Refugee camps in the area, with most refugees from Somalia.
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[edit] Climate
The climate of North Eastern Province of Kenya is semi-arid.
[edit] Districts
| District | Capital |
|---|---|
| Garissa | Garissa |
| Ijara | Ijara |
| Wajir | Wajir |
| Mandera | Mandera |
[edit] Religion and demographics
About 98% of communities of North Eastern Province are Muslims. The Dagodia tribe lives in the northern town of Wajir.
[edit] Education
About 88% of the population of North Eastern Province is educated.
