肯尼亚口译知识

1、纳库鲁概况 肯尼亚第四大城市纳库鲁(nakuru)位于东非大裂谷的中心地带，是肯尼亚最大的省裂谷省的省会，距离首都内罗毕西北160公里。这里汇集了高原、盆地、湖泊和山脉多种地貌。世界著名的纳库湖就座落在这里，纳库湖是为保护禽类鸟建立的公园，被誉为“观鸟天堂”。因为纳库鲁湖地处火山地带，这里有丰富的蓝绿色螺旋藻和硅藻，是火烈鸟最喜欢的食物，因此这里变成了火烈鸟栖息地，占世界火烈鸟总数的三分之一，同时可看到多种珍禽奇鸟。门票：40美元小知识：火烈鸟又名大红颧，体型匀称，羽毛有黑、白、玫瑰、朱红色，喜欢结群，时常聚集万只以上，远远眺望，似锦如霞，艳丽异常。分布于地中海沿岸、印度西北部及西印度群岛，栖

2、息于温带盐湖水滨，以小虾、蛤蛎、昆虫、藻类等为食。位置：位于东非大裂谷的中心地带。人口：23.9万货币：尼亚先令(Ksh)。1美金=88肯尼亚先令时差：比格林尼治时间早3小时，比北京时间晚5小时。农业：纳库鲁市被称为“农业之都”，以农业为基础的深加工业较为发达。主要农产品：精面粉、动物饲料、食用油以及电池、毛毯、汽车车体、纺织品、罐头等。肯尼亚马赛马拉Masai Mara - Kenya 保护区面积近1800平方公里，生活着95种哺乳动物和450种鸟类。它是东非最大的动物保护区，也是世界上最好的野生动物禁猎区之一。每年8月份，上百万头角马和上十万头斑马、羚羊等都要从坦桑尼亚的塞伦格蒂向肯尼亚境

3、内的马赛马拉迁徙，与此同时有一批批猛兽紧随其左右，其迁徙过马拉河的壮观惨烈场面我们在动物世界或狂野周末等电视片中都看到过 保护区内还住着部分游牧的马赛族人，可以参观他们以红土和牛粪混合建成的住屋，欣赏他们放牧牛羊的情景。此外，别错过这里独有的游览项目：乘坐热气球升空，鸟瞰大草原和动物群。 保护区里走一遭，你可以深深体会到，联合国环境开发署把办公地设在内罗毕，并非偶然之举。Jambo! Welcome to Magical KenyaNo other country on earth can offer the visitor as much to see and do. Within the

4、borders of a single country, you will find savannahs rich with big game, timeless cultures unchanged by the modern world, pristine beaches and coral reef, equatorial forests and mighty snow-capped mountains, searing deserts and cool highland retreats and endless opportunities for adventure, discover

5、y, relaxation; more than you would ever expect. Kenya - Quick FactsKenya lies astride the equator on the eastern coast of Africa. It is a medium-sized country by continental standards, covering an area of about 586,600km sq. Inland water bodies cover some 10,700km sq, the bulk of this in Lakes Victo

6、ria and Turkana. Kenya has tremendous topographical diversity, including glaciated mountains with snow-capped peaks, the Rift Valley with its scarps and volcanoes, ancient granitic hills, flat desert landscapes and coral reefs and islets. Read More Getting AroundKenya has an extensive domestic trave

7、l network, with plenty of options to suit any traveller's needs. Whether you're looking for speed, comfort, sightseeing or service you'll find something to suit as you travel around Kenya.Read More Kenya Safari Styles - Experience a different safari every dayKenya offers the traveller an

8、 unparalleled range of options. The incredible diversity of landscapes, cultures, wildlife and activities mean endless opportunities.Read More Kenya's Rich CultureKenya has a culture born of countless sources. This region has been crossed by the paths of a long and complex history. From the preh

9、istoric records of early man to the present day, Kenya has been a land of unending change, contrasts and diversity.Read More Music & DanceTraditionally, Kenyan music originates from several sources. Many of the Nomadic tribes of this region share some common ground in the use of songs and chants

10、, particularly among Maa speaking groups. Maa song has always played a large role in ceremonial life, and continues to.Read More Filming in KenyaKenya has always been a popular location for film production. Hollywood has a long standing affair with Kenya that dates back to the 1930s. Many classic ad

11、venture films were shot on location in Kenya, including The Snows of Kilimanjaro starring Gregory Peck, King Solomons Mines with Stewart Granger and Mogambo featuring Clark Gable and Ava Gardner.Read More TheatreTheatre in the traditional sense is very popular in Nairobi. There is a National Theatre

12、, and also several small dramatic companies. Probably the best known are the Phoenix Players. In Kenya, theatre is commonly used as a form of social education.Read More ArtKenyas culture exemplifies the art of adornment and decoration, and history shows that this has been a long and influential trad

13、ition. Throughout the country, there are many examples of rock art and cave painting by early man, and of similar designs and motifs carried through recent centuries.Read More LiteratureOral folklore and legend in pre-colonial Kenya was of paramount importance as the only form of storytelling or his

14、tory (with the exception of the coast). Most tribal groups had their own particular folklore and mythologies. Read More Modern CultureKenyan Modern Culture was born of myriad sources and influences both new and old. Despite the many and varied influences that have shaped Kenyan society, the culture

15、in Kenya has become truly and purely Kenyan. If any one thing of Kenya speaks of this unique character, it is the modern melding of traditional societies and culture. Modern CultureKenyan Modern Culture was born of myriad sources and influences both new and old. Despite the many and varied influence

16、s that have shaped Kenyan society, the culture in Kenya has become truly and purely Kenyan. If any one thing of Kenya speaks of this unique character, it is the modern melding of traditional societies and culture. In Kenya it is possible to leave Nairobi, a city with a thriving business heart powere

17、d by the latest information technology, and drive in just a few hours to a place where life is lived in accordance to tradition and custom, where warriors armed with spears drive cattle into thorn brush enclosures to protect them from lions at night.In Kenya the modern and the traditional live side

18、by side, and at times the lines blur. For many visitors to Kenya, this is evident within minutes of arrival. Among the busy urban traffic, the median strips of fresh grass along the airport road are a popular place for Maasai herdsmen to graze their cattle.Some people lament the gradual change in li

19、festyles, and loss of many customs and traditions in deference to modern life and values. But much more than any other country on earth Kenya has maintained many of its traditional cultures. Indeed, in Kenya tradition and custom is not seen as being linked to the past, but as being an amorphous and

20、evolving part of everyday life.The result is a completely unique culture, in which it is possible to see a Maasai walking across the plains using his distended earlobes to support walkman headphones, a group of urban Kikuyu joining in a traditional wedding ritual in which a bride is sung out of her

21、house by the grooms family, or a Samburu Business man with a traditionally beaded mobile phone cover.The ease with which Kenyans adopt and adapt to new cultural influences has a long history. Kenyan culture is built on the acceptance and absorption of new and varied cultures, whether it was migrant

22、nomads or sea borne traders.The end result is a culture of endless influence and yet one completely uniquely Kenyan in character.Nairobi CityNairobi, Kenyas capital city has risen in a single century from a brackish uninhabited swampland to a thriving modern capital. frontier town no more, Nairobi h

23、as become one of Africas largest, and most interesting cities. Nairobi is a city that never seems to sleep. More information on Nairobi City Read More Mombasa, KenyaMombasa is a place steeped in history, yet at the same time fascinating commercial and cosmopolitan port town. Mombasa is an island con

24、nected to the mainland by bridges and ferries. The town over looks a wide harbor, where commercial shipping mingles with traditional sailing dhows.Mombasa is a place steeped in history, yet at the same time fascinating commercial and cosmopolitan port town. Mombasa is an island connected to the main

25、land by bridges and ferries. The town over looks a wide harbor, where commercial shipping mingles with traditional sailing dhows.The true heart of Mombasa is found in the exotic old town, among the narrow winding streets and Arab architecture. The air here is always heavy with the scent of spices. W

26、omen wearing the traditional bui bui fill the narrow streets and busy markets. At the dhow docks fresh fish and goods from all along the coast arrive daily.The streets are alive with the bright colours of the traditional coastal khanga and kikoy, the all purpose wrap around cloth worn by both men an

27、d women. At the waters edge is Fort Jesus, an imposing fort that stands watch over the harbor.The high gun turrets, battlements and underground passages of this 16th Century Fort were the centre of a historic struggle for control of the Kenya coast between the Portuguese army and the Shirazi Arabs.T

28、his war was waged around Mombasa over hundreds of years and countless battles, and the Fort stands as a testament to this tumultuous past. Modern Mombasa is a city of great diversity and life. This is a town were all are welcomed and quickly absorbed into this great coastal melting pot.Mosques, Hind

29、u Temples and Christian churches surround streets that thrive with a world of cultures. Mombasa is a place where both history and progress are greatly valued, where a busy harbor existence is lived at its own unique, tropical pace.Getting AroundMombasa can be accessed directly from Nairobi by air, r

30、oad, or rail. Mombasa is the central access point for the entire coastal region. There are scheduled flights to Mombasa. Mombasa matatus and Taxis to get around town. Mombasa old town and the area around Fort Jesus are easily explored on foot.Read More Mount KenyaMount Kenya, Africas second highest

31、peak is regarded as the realm of Ngai, god of the local Kikuyu people. Traditionally, all Kikuyu home were built to face this sacred peak. They call it Kirinyaga, or place of light. Read More Mount LongonotStanding over the shores of Lake Naivasha, at 2886 metres this massive dormant volcano dominat

32、es the landscape for miles around. The brooding hulk of the Mountain is lined with spectacular fissures and laval canyons. Read More NairobiModern Nairobi is still the safari capital of the Africa, but the modern world has quickly caught up with the city. A frontier town no more, Nairobi has become

33、one of Africas largest, and most interesting cities. Nairobi is a city that never seems to sleep.Learn More about Nairobi - The City in the Sun Mombasa's South CoastThe coastline south of Mombasa is a tropical paradise of palm fringed white sand beaches, where the turquoise waters of the Indian

34、Ocean meet beautiful coral reefs.More information on Kenya's South Coast Mount Kenya ForestMount Kenya, Africas second highest peak is regarded as the realm of Ngai, god of the local Kikuyu people. The mountain itself is an awe-inspiring sight with its ragged peaks, and equatorial snow. Read Mor

35、e Mombasa CityMombasa is a place steeped in history, yet at the same time fascinating commercial and cosmopolitan port town. The town over looks a wide harbor, where commercial shipping mingles with traditional sailing dhows蒙巴萨是肯第二大城市，滨海省省会，也是东非重要良港之一，同时还是富有魅力的旅游胜地。 蒙巴萨城建在与大陆一线相连的蒙巴萨岛上，该岛面积为13平方公里，但

36、市区面积还包括大陆的195平方公里。气候为热带海洋性气候，最高年平均温度为32.7，最低为20.0。现在人口约为50万。 蒙巴萨是东非最古老的城市之一，优良的港口条件使其始终处于海上列强的争夺之中。岛名“蒙巴萨”意为“战争岛”，反映了其辛酸的历史。公元前500年即与埃及有航海来往。葡萄牙人于15世纪末来到蒙巴萨，使之成为向东征服的重要航海基地。但在以后的两个世纪里，阿拉伯人不断与葡萄牙人争夺东非沿海霸权，蒙巴萨也几经易手。后葡萄牙人在印度洋败于其它欧洲海上强国，遂于1720年撤出蒙巴萨。1822年，英国宣布蒙巴萨为英国保护地，并任命总督进行管理。从此，蒙巴萨成为英国的领地，直至1963年。 蒙

37、巴萨优良的海滩以及古老建筑与现代建筑之间的强烈反差吸引着众多游客，每年有近40万外国旅游者前来观光。 蒙巴萨还是一个商业城市和工业城市。港口每年吞吐货物约650万吨。炼油厂每年加工200多万吨原油。. Kakamega ForestThe equatorial rainforest of Kakamega is a living museum of unique and rare species. This wonderful place is a treasure trove where the massive trees and thick wet undergrowth are the

38、habitat of a world of diverse wildlife.卡卡梅加（Kakamega）是东非国家肯尼亚的城镇，也是西部省的首府，风景名胜卡卡梅加热带雨林让人感受到大自然的神奇魅力和对人类的慷慨馈赠。卡卡梅加森林和刚果、乌干达的森林连成一片，属于几内亚刚果热带雨林生态系统。雨林内有着茂密葱郁的植物和令人惊异的鸟类和灵长类动物。但近年来，生态遭到破坏，政府方面已开始着手保护该气地区。最佳旅游时间卡卡梅加靠近赤道，气温高，雨量多，湿度大。四季皆宜旅游。区域分布卡卡梅加位于肯尼亚西部，在基苏木以北52公里的维多利亚湖畔，是该湖的港口城市，距离赤道仅30公里。西北30公里的穆米亚斯有

39、全国最大的制糖厂。Read More Malindi and WatamuThe small town of Malindi is at the centre of a strip of idyllic tropical beaches offering the visitor a range of world class resorts and quiet relaxing hideaways. Further south, the sleepy village of Watamu is fronted by wide white beaches. 马林迪(Malindi)古称麻林地，是一个

40、座落于非洲东岸肯尼亚加拉纳河河口，滨临印度洋的港湾都市，至今仍受到大批欧洲人的喜爱。马林迪以珊瑚礁而著名，可以在这里钓鱼、冲浪或者干脆躺在沙滩上享受阳光浴。马林迪狭窄的街道和旧城的集市也值得一去。马林迪的旅游业为市内的主要行业，每年皆有不少欧洲游客到访此地。此城内有国内航班及高速公路到达蒙巴萨及拉穆等其他国内城市。而当地亦有为数不少的旅游名胜如马林迪海洋国家公园及海边的度假屋等。瓦塔穆是东非国家肯尼亚的城镇，由滨海省负责管辖，位于印度洋沿岸，是瓦塔穆海洋国家公园的一部分，距离马林迪约25公里，是热门的旅游地点，主要经济活动有旅游业和渔业。瓦塔穆(Watamu)虽然是个小镇，但是海水清澈，民风淳

41、朴，不乏高级酒店和游乐项目，适合钓鱼和浮潜。Maasai MaraSouth Western Kenya is the heartland of the Maasai community. At the heart of these lands is the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, widely considered to be Africas greatest wildlife reserve.More information on the Maasai Mara Aberdare ForestThe Aberdares are the third highest

42、 range of mountains in Kenya, reaching a summit of just over 4000m. This massive range is well known for its thick salient forests, and their prolific game.Read More Taita and Chyulu HillsFraming the vast plains of Tsavo, and lying within view of majestic Mt Kilimanjaro, are the Taita and Chyulu Hil

43、ls. The Chyulu hills are considered to be some of the youngest volcanic mountains in the world, born out of the earth only 500 years ago.Read More Shimba HillsThe Shimba Hills National Reserve is located just 48 kms from the coast, but at 500 metres they make a cool change from the tropical Kenya co

44、astal climate.Read More Loroghi HillsRising high above the arid plains of Northern Kenya, the Loroghi Hills are perfect for a trek with a difference. The views from the edge of the Lesiolo escarpment are astonishing, the Rift Valley floor stretches out before you and merges with a distant horizon.Re

45、ad More Kisumu CityKisumu is a quiet port town on the Lakeshore, with wide streets and fine colonial architecture. To the south fishing villages line Lake Victoria towards the broad waters of Homa Bay. This area is home to Ruma National Park, a small but attractive park with many unique species.基苏木(

46、Kisumu)，旧名“弗罗伦萨港”。肯第三大城市、西部经济和交通中心，肯尼亚西南部城市和湖港，尼安萨省首府。基苏木(Kisumu)，旧名“弗罗伦萨港”。肯第三大城市、西部经济和交通中心，肯尼亚西南部城市和湖港，尼安萨省首府。在维多利亚湖卡维龙多湾北岸。人口40万。咖啡、玉米、花生集散市场和渔业中心。有鱼类加工、棉纺织、制糖、酿酒等工业。铁路通内罗毕和蒙巴萨。湖运联系乌干达、坦桑尼亚濒维多利亚湖诸港。有航空站。 Mount Elgon 艾利根山Rising from the jungles that border Uganda, Mt Elgon is an impressively cragg

47、y extinct Volcano. This remote region makes for interesting trekking through deep forest and across broad moorlands.Read More Western HighlandsThis truly spectacular region is one of Kenyas best kept secrets. The highlands and escarpement of the North Rift Valley provide some of the country's mo

48、st awe-inspiring views, across the broad and beautiful Kerio Valley.Read More Lake NakuruNakuru provides the visitor with one of Kenyas best known images. Thousands of flamingo, joined into a massive flock, fringe the shores of this soda lake. A pulsing pink swathe of life that carpets the water, th

49、e flamingo are a breathtaking sight.More Information on Lake Nakuru Lamu Island 拉穆Lamu is a place like no other, a peaceful tropical island where life is lived at its own relaxed rhythm, but a place whose history is as mysterious and fascinating as the winding streets of its medieval stone town. 拉穆是

50、肯尼亚拉穆岛最大的城镇和港口。在印度洋近岸的拉穆岛东南岸，附近多珊瑚礁。历史上是东非著名港口，“地狱之门”国家公园位于肯尼亚裂谷省，因怪石嶙峋、沟壑纵横闻名于世。它由探险家费舍尔和汤姆森于1883年命名，1984年正式成为国家公园。“地狱之门”国家公园占地面积68.25平方公里，海拔1500多米Hell's Gate National Park 巴林戈湖（英语：Lake Baringo），又译巴林哥湖，是位于非洲东部的一个以赏鸟活动著名的大淡水湖，详细的位置在肯尼亚首都奈洛比的北方280公里处，也是东非大裂谷区最北边的一个淡水湖，面积约有130平方公里，有两条河流流入（El Molo河

51、和Ol Arabel河），但没有明显的河流流出。巴林戈湖因提供新鲜的淡水，而且在过去人迹罕至，有很多鸟类栖息在湖边，数量超过470多种。包括了观光客都慕名而来的非洲红鹤，但目前因观光的原因，鸟类数量稍微受到了影响。巴林戈湖中间最大的Ol Kokwe Island岛目前设有露营区。在巴林戈湖一带的非洲游牧民族有Samburu族、Rendille族、Turkana族和Kalenjin族。Gedi RuinsGedi is one of Kenya's great unknown treasures, a wonderful lost city lying in the depths of

52、the great Arabuko Sokoke forest. It is also a place of great mystery, an archaeological puzzle that continues to engender debate among historians.More information on Gedi Ruins - Malindi Haller Park, MombasaHaller Wildlife Park (Lafarge Ecosystems) is a former disused quarry that has been reborn as a small private game sanctuary. A major initiative has been made to "green" the quarry, and these efforts have literally blossomed into an area of lush beauty. More information on Halle