economy and natural resources of kenya

Economy and Natural Economy and Natural Resources of KenyaResources of Kenya

By: Cam, Colin, Luke G., Matt By: Cam, Colin, Luke G., Matt P., and JamieP., and Jamie

GDP GDP

Kenya’s GDP is about 61 billion U.S. dollars Kenya’s GDP is about 61 billion U.S. dollars annually. That is not a lot compared to annually. That is not a lot compared to America’s GDP (which is 14.62 trillion).America’s GDP (which is 14.62 trillion).

The annual per capita GDP is approximately The annual per capita GDP is approximately 1,600 U.S. dollars.1,600 U.S. dollars.

Imports and ExportsImports and Exports Kenya’s imports include machinery, iron and

steel, resins, and plastics. Kenya’s exports include tea, coffee, fish, and

cement. Kenya has a mainly capitalist economy.

IndustriesIndustries

Agriculture is Kenya’s largest industry by far. Agriculture is Kenya’s largest industry by far. It makes up for more than seventy-five It makes up for more than seventy-five percent of all industries in Kenya. Mining percent of all industries in Kenya. Mining and transportation are minor industries in and transportation are minor industries in Kenya. Kenya. Image from: www.ebuckley.comImage from: www.ebuckley.com

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• Kenya has many abundant natural resources, including limestone, zinc, sugar cane and wildlife. Image from: www.msc.wku.edu

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