Nairobi, Capital city in Kenya
The largest metropolis in East Africa extends across plains and forests, with the Nairobi River flowing through its urban landscape and suburban districts.
Founded in 1899 as a railway depot during British colonial rule, Nairobi developed from a small settlement into Kenya's capital by 1907.
The Nairobi National Museum presents extensive collections of Kenyan artifacts, fossil discoveries, traditional artwork, and exhibits about the nation's ethnic communities.
The central business district contains numerous financial institutions, government offices, and international organization headquarters, making it East Africa's economic center.
Nairobi National Park, located within the city limits, provides a natural habitat for lions, giraffes, zebras, and diverse wildlife species.
Location: Nairobi County
Inception: 1899
Elevation above the sea: 1,661 m
Part of: Southern Rift Valley
Website: https://nairobi.go.ke
GPS coordinates: -1.28639,36.81722
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:49
Uganda Railway
6.1 km
Nairobi National Park
10.7 km
State House
2 km
Britam Tower
1.6 km
Karen Blixen Museum
13.8 km
Kenyatta International Convention Centre
695 m
Giraffe Centre
12.9 km
Times Tower
859 m
National Museums of Kenya
1.4 km
Nyayo House
111 m
Uhuru Park
335 m
UAP Tower
1.6 km
Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel
915 m
Jamia Mosque
513 m
Bomas of Kenya
7.9 km
Nairobi Railway Museum
946 m
McMillan Memorial Library, Nairobi
543 m
I&M Bank Tower
361 m
Rahimtulla Tower
1.1 km
RFUEA Ground
5.4 km
Athi River Super Bridge
24.2 km
Tom Mboya Monument
927 m
Khoja Mosque
727 m
Nairobi National Museum
1.4 km
Mamba Village
9.1 km
Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Nairobi
2 km
Nairobi Snake Park
1.3 km
Nairobi Botanic Garden
1.4 kmReviews
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