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'''East Africa''', officially the '''East African Federation''', ({{wp|Swahili language|Swahili}}: ''Shirikisho la Afrika Mashariki'') is a country situated in {{wp|Eastern Africa}}. Formed in 1961 as a federation consisting of the states of {{wp|Kenya}}, {{wp|Tanzania}}, and {{wp|Uganda}}, with an area of 1,768,708 km2, East Africa is the fourth-biggest country on the {{wp|African}} continent while its population of roughly 161 million people makes it the continent's second-most populous country behind {{wp|Nigeria}}.
'''East Africa''', officially the '''East African Federation''', ({{wp|Swahili language|Swahili}}: ''Shirikisho la Afrika Mashariki'') is a country situated in {{wp|Eastern Africa}}. Formed in 1961 as a federation consisting of the states of {{wp|Kenya}}, {{wp|Tanzania}}, and {{wp|Uganda}}, with an area of 1,768,708 km2, East Africa is the fourth-biggest country on the {{wp|African}} continent while its population of roughly 161 million people makes it the continent's second-most populous country behind {{wp|Nigeria}}.


Formed in 1961 by the {{wp|Treaty of Arusha}}, East Africa came into being as a federation of three {{wp|British}} colonial states: {{wp|Kenya}}, {{wp|Tanzania}}, and {{wp|Uganda}}. Originally a {{wp|British}} dominion following its independence, East Africa later became a republic in 1981 and has since operated as a {{wp|presidential republic}}. Meanwhile, during its first few decades, the country initially operated under a {{wp|market socialist}} economy and maintained some warm ties with the {{wp|Soviet Union}} whose eventual collapse in 1991 saw East Africa transition away to {{wp|capitalism}} and in favour of stronger relations with {{wp|Western}} nations. As a presidential republic, the country is led by a president, a head of state directly elected every five years, while the prime minister serves as the head of government.  
Formed in 1961 by the {{wp|Treaty of Arusha}}, East Africa came into being as a federation of three {{wp|British}} colonial states: {{wp|Kenya}}, {{wp|Tanzania}}, and {{wp|Uganda}}. Originally a {{wp|British}} dominion following its independence, East Africa later became a republic in 1981 and has since operated as a {{wp|presidential republic}}. During its first few decades, the country initially operated under a {{wp|market socialist}} economy and maintained warm ties with the {{wp|Soviet Union}}. However, the collapse of the {{wp|Soviet Union}} in 1991 saw East Africa transition away to {{wp|capitalism}} and in favour of stronger relations with {{wp|Western}} nations, namely the {{wp|United States}} and the {{wp|United Kingdom}}, its former colonial overlord. As a presidential republic, the country is led by a president, a head of state directly elected every five years, while the prime minister serves as the head of government.  


A founding member of the {{wp|African Union}}, East Africa is also a member of various other organisations including the {{wp|United Nations}}, {{wp|Non-Aligned Movement}}, and the {{wp|World Trade Organization}}. Owing to its relatively large economy, size, and population, East Africa is considered to be a regional power on the {{wp|African}} continent. In nominal terms, East Africa is the largest economy on the {{wp|African}} continent while otherwise being the fourth-largest in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP).
A founding member of the {{wp|African Union}}, East Africa is also a member of various other organisations including the {{wp|United Nations}}, {{wp|Non-Aligned Movement}}, and the {{wp|World Trade Organization}}. Owing to its relatively large economy, size, and population, East Africa is considered to be a regional power on the {{wp|African}} continent. In nominal terms, East Africa is the largest economy on the {{wp|African}} continent while otherwise being the fourth-largest in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP).

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East African Federation
Shirikisho la Afrika Mashariki (Swahili)
Flag of EAF
Flag
Coat of arms of EAF
Coat of arms
Motto: "Watu Mmoja, Hatima Moja"
"One People, One Destiny"
Anthem: Wimbo wa Jumuiya Afrika Mashariki
Location of EAF
CapitalArusha
Largest cityDar es Salaam
Official languages
Religion
(2023)
Demonym(s)East African
GovernmentFederal presidential republic
• President
Samia Suluhu Hassan
William Ruto
LegislatureParliament
Senate
Federal Assembly
Establishment
1 January 1964
Area
• Total
1,768,708 km2 (682,902 sq mi) (18th)
• Water (%)
24.09
Population
• Estimate
161,899,072 (9th)
• Density
91/km2 (235.7/sq mi) (127th)
GDP (PPP)2023 estimate
• Total
$1.423 trillion (28th)
• Per capita
$8,793 (127th)
GDP (nominal)2023 estimate
• Total
$583.196 billion (25th)
• Per capita
$3,602 (130th)
Gini (2023)Positive decrease 40.4
medium
HDI (2023)Increase 0.561
medium (157th)
CurrencyEast African shilling (EAS)
Time zoneUTC+3
Driving sideleft
Calling code+254
Internet TLD.eas

East Africa, officially the East African Federation, (Swahili: Shirikisho la Afrika Mashariki) is a country situated in Eastern Africa. Formed in 1961 as a federation consisting of the states of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, with an area of 1,768,708 km2, East Africa is the fourth-biggest country on the African continent while its population of roughly 161 million people makes it the continent's second-most populous country behind Nigeria.

Formed in 1961 by the Treaty of Arusha, East Africa came into being as a federation of three British colonial states: Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Originally a British dominion following its independence, East Africa later became a republic in 1981 and has since operated as a presidential republic. During its first few decades, the country initially operated under a market socialist economy and maintained warm ties with the Soviet Union. However, the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 saw East Africa transition away to capitalism and in favour of stronger relations with Western nations, namely the United States and the United Kingdom, its former colonial overlord. As a presidential republic, the country is led by a president, a head of state directly elected every five years, while the prime minister serves as the head of government.

A founding member of the African Union, East Africa is also a member of various other organisations including the United Nations, Non-Aligned Movement, and the World Trade Organization. Owing to its relatively large economy, size, and population, East Africa is considered to be a regional power on the African continent. In nominal terms, East Africa is the largest economy on the African continent while otherwise being the fourth-largest in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP).