Republic of Kenya vs Republic of South Africa

Side-by-side comparison of Republic of Kenya and Republic of South Africa across key geographic and demographic metrics.

Metric Republic of Kenya Republic of South Africa
Population 53,330,978 63,100,945 ▲
Area 581,309 km² 1,221,037 km² ▲
Population Density 91.7 /km² ▲ 51.7 /km²
Capital Nairobi Pretoria
Official Language - -
Continent Africa Africa
Currency Kenyan shilling South African rand
Time Zone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Johannesburg
Calling Code - -
ISO Code KE ZA
Description Located in East Africa, this nation is characterized by its diverse landscapes, including the Great Rift Valley, savannahs, and a coastline on the Indian Ocean. It is a regional hub with a rapidly gro... Located at the southern tip of Africa, this nation boasts diverse landscapes, a multicultural society, and significant economic influence on the continent. With a population of over 63 million and an...

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