Nairobi
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Nai·ro·bi
(nī-rō′bē) The capital and largest city of Kenya, in the south-central part of the country. Founded in 1899, it became the seat of government for British East Africa in 1905 and capital of independent Kenya in 1963.
Nairobi
(naɪˈrəʊbɪ)n
(Placename) the capital of Kenya, in the southwest, at an altitude of 1650 m (5500 ft): founded in 1899; became capital in 1905; commercial and industrial centre; the Nairobi National Park (a game reserve) is nearby. Pop: 2 818 000 (2005 est)
Nai•ro•bi
(naɪˈroʊ bi)n.
the capital of Kenya, in the SW part. 3,000,000.
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Noun | 1. | ![]() Kenya, Republic of Kenya - a republic in eastern Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1963; major archeological discoveries have been made in the Great Rift Valley in Kenya |