Kenya
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Scope Note: Especially noted for populations of animals and early hominid sites; Masai invaded in 18th century; area was traversed by caravans of Arabs and Swahili-speakers searching for ivory; visited by British in 19th century; was under British control until independence; official languages are English and Swahili, though numerous other tribal languages are also spoken.