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Nakuru

Nakuru

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A city in western Kenya that is a trade center for nearby farms
  • proper noun
: Nakuru
  • Many travelers visit Nakuru to experience its beautiful national park and diverse wildlife.
  • Lake Nakuru
  • Nakuru, Kenya
  • Nakuru National Park

Examples

  • Nakuru is known for its stunning landscapes and as a hub for agricultural trade in Nakuru.

  • In contrast, the 48 Black Rhinos in Nakuru are shy, hide in dense thorn bush, and are very difficult to locate for photographic opportunities.

    Academic text (2003)
  • Lake Nakuru National Park was created in 1960 as a bird sanctuary.

    Academic text (2006)
  • The Nakuru Rhino Project is worth supporting to keep these beautiful mammals from extinction.

    Academic text (2003)
  • Lake Nakuru is a shallow, alkaline lake set in a picturesque landscape.

    Academic text (2009)
  • Thanks to John Mwangi, Rhino-Warden of Nakuru National Park in Kenya, who provided useful information and statistics for this article.

    Academic text (2003)
  • A UNESCO Heritage Site, Lake Nakuru National Park is also home to hippos, white and black rhinos, giraffes, and buffalo.

    Blog text (31)
  • Scientists calculate that the flamingo population at Nakuru consumes about 275,000 pounds of algae per acre per year.

    Academic text (2009)
  • The truly magnificent Kenyan safari explores three amazing destinations: Samburu National Park, Lake Nakuru, and the incomparable Masai Mara.

    Academic text (2009)
  • A greater blue-eared glossy starling (Lamprotornis chalybaeus) rides atop a Cape buffalo in Kenya's Lake Nakuru National Park.

    Academic text (2009)

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Nakuru probably comes from a local Kenyan word nakuru meaning 'dust' or 'dusty place'. So, imagine a busy market on dusty roads by the lake — that picture helps explain why the name fits this commercial city.