QUICK GEOGRAPHY LESSON

Kenya is surrounded by Sudan, Rwanda, Uganda and Congo, all home to violent, lasting conflicts. Kenya's Democratic government, though, has remained relatively stable in recent history.

Kenya has the largest economy in East Africa, and one that is quickly growing. However, corruption is an ongoing problem and much of the population still lives in poverty. Because of its landscape and wildlife, Kenya has become a popular tourist destination for Africans, Europeans and Americans.