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Area: 582,650 sq km
Population: 28,817,227 (July 1995 est.)
Capital: Nairobi
Currency: Shilling
Languages: English (official), Swahili (official), numerous indigenous languages
Gross National Product (GNP) - purchasing power parity - $33.1 billion (1994
est.)
Religions: Protestant (including Anglican) 38%, Roman Catholic 28%, indigenous
beliefs 26%, other 8%
Government type: republic
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Known throughout the coffee world for its superior quality, Kenyan coffee is grown
in the rich volcanic soils of the highlands at an altitude between 1500 and 2100 meters. Production problems have
led to exceedingly high prices although the situation seems to be improving of late. The main grades offered are:
| Kenya "AA" |
Top quality from Kenya provides full bodied cup with "winey"
acidity. |
| Kenya "AB" |
Slightly lower in grade and cup, trades at a discount to AA for those who will be grinding
the end product. |
| Kenya "PB" |
Peaberry |
| Kenya "Mbuni" |
Natural |
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Area: 945,090 sq km
Population: 28,701,077 (July 1995 est.)
Capital: Dar es Salaam
Currency:Shilling
Languages: Swahili (official; widely understood and generally used for communication
between ethnic groups and is used in primary education), English (official; primary language of commerce, administration,
and higher education)
Gross National Product (GNP) - purchasing power parity - $21 billion (1994 est.)
Religions: mainland--Christian 45%, Muslim 35%, indigenous beliefs 20%; Zanzibar--Muslim
99% plus
Government type: republic
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Kenya's neighbor to the south, Tanzania is home of some of the finest coffees in the
world. The rich volcanic soil of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, and Mount Meru in the North provide
ideal coffee growing conditions. Clean acidity and full body describes the best of Tanzania's exports the grades
are similar to Kenya namely AA, A, B, C and PB.
| Tanzanian "PB" Tanga |
Grown in northern Tanzania, acidic, winey, good body |
| Tanzanian "AA" Tanga |
A Kenya AA substitute, acidic and heavy body, large bold bean |
| Tanzanian "PB" Tabora (Southern) |
Acidic winey profile |
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