elevation of about 1660 m (about 5450 ft) in the
highlands of the southern part of the country. Nairobi is
Kenya's principal economic, administrative, and cultural
center and is one of the largest and fastest growing
cities in Africa. Manufactures include processed food,
textiles, clothing, building materials, and
communications and transportation equipment. The city
also has a large tourist industry. The University of
Nairobi (1956), Kenya Polytechnic (1961), and Kenya
Conservatoire of Music (1944) are here.
Points of Interest
Nairobi National Park, a large wildlife preserve on the
outskirts of the city, is a major tourist attraction. Other points of interest include the National Museum of Kenya, known for a
display on early humans in Africa; the Parliament buildings; the law courts; City Hall; McMillan Memorial Library; the busy
Municipal Market and nearby bazaar; the Kenya National Theatre; and Sorsbie Art Gallery.
