Kenya is a country that every person should visit at least once. Some scholars believe that it is from here that human civilization originates. Kenya runs the equator line. Here you can visit national parks inhabited by lions, elephants, leopards, meerkats, rhinos and buffalos. Watamu Marine Reserve is known for coral reefs, in which a rare exotic fauna of the Indian Ocean is rampant.
The capital of the state is Nairobi, and the largest cities are:
- Tika.
- Nakuru.
- Kisumu.
- Eldoret.
- Nanyuki.
Equally interesting is the symbolism of Kenya.
Kenya flag: photo
The cloth has a rectangular shape and a 2: 3 ratio. The flag of Kenya consists of stripes of green, red and black that are arranged vertically. Two thin white stripes are located on the lower and upper edges. In the center of the canvas is a shield of the African Masai people with crossed spears. The flag of Kenya was officially approved in 1963.
Heraldry is based on the symbols and meaning of one color or another. The population of the Black continent symbolizes the main color, and the red tint indicates the blood that the people shed for the independence of their own state. Natural wealth and agriculture symbolizes green, while the world is indicated on the flag in white. The emblem of the Masai is a sign of the defense of freedom.
Kenya flag history
The flag of Kenya was officially approved on December 12, 1963. The consolidation of national symbols became possible after gaining independence from Britain. The flag of KANU (Kenyan African National Union) became the prototype of the real flag of the state. This is a political party that fought for the independence of the country. Soon, the state changed its form of government and became a Republic (in 1964). There is a possibility of a change in national symbols, since KANU has lost power and political weight.
Coat of arms of Kenya
The coat of arms is a Masai shield. It is divided into green, black and red sectors, on top of which silver belts are depicted. In the red area is a rooster that holds a silver ax in its right paw. Crossed spears are located behind the shield, and two golden lions, located opposite each other, support the shield. Lions are depicted with weapons and tongues sticking out, standing on a mountain range where gold and silver plants are located. A scarlet ribbon with the inscription Harambee (silver motto) flutters below. This motto in translation from Swahili means "all for one."
White stripes symbolize the desire to live in peace, a white rooster with an ax is a sign of a prosperous life. The mountain on which the lions stand is replete with images of crops (coffee, sisal, pineapples, tea, corn, feverfew).