Guided Primary Source Analysis: Kenya 12-69 | Citizen U Primary Source Nexus

Imagine you are from another planet and have been charged with reporting back to your commander on this country called Kenya on the continent of Africa. Zoom into this composite map and investigate the information presented. Create an outline of your findings.

Compare the information in this composite map with one of the maps linked to below, noting similarities and differences.

Kenya population density, NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center 2000
Kenya’s ethnic groups, BBC 2005
Kenya tea growing areas, Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations 2012-13

What more can you find out about the information presented in the composite map from this Kenya Country Profile published in 2007? Create an outline of your findings, then use what you have learned to create a written or video report about Kenya for your alien commander. For more primary sources, check out World Spotlight: Kenya.

What other observations, reflections or questions does this source inspire? Let us know!