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Kenya

The one having stripes, from Kikuyu referring to Mount Kenya's appearance.

Meaning and origin

Kenya comes from Mount Kenya, the second-highest mountain in Africa and a focal point of Kenyan geography and culture.

How to pronounce Kenya

English (US)/ˈkɛnjə/

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