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.
