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Kenya shines in exporting flowers worldwide on Valentine's Day

If you were the lucky recipient of a bunch of fragrant roses this Valentine's Day, it's likely that they came from Kenya.

The country is the third largest exporter of cut flowers in the world, accounting for around 35% of all sales in the European Union. Famed for being long-lasting, Kenya's roses, carnations, and summer flowers are also popular in Russia and the U.S. where last week several growers showcased their blooms at the World Floral Expo in Los Angeles.

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