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. 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.
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