Central Africa, east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, north of Burundi.
Rwanda -- a small and centralized country dominated by rugged hills and fertile volcanic soil -- has exerted disproportionate influence over the Afric ...
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Rwanda:
11,651.791 km
Terrain:
Mostly grassy uplands and hills; relief is mountainous with altitude declining from west to east.
Natural Resources:
Gold, cassiterite (tin ore), wolframite (tungsten ore), methane, hydropower, arable land.
Industries:
Cement, agricultural products, small-scale beverages, soap, furniture, shoes, plastic goods, textiles, cigarettes.
Population: 13,623,302
One of Africa's most densely populated countries; large concentrations tend to be in the central regions and along the shore of Lake Kivu in the west.
Area: 26,338 km2
slightly smaller than Maryland
Landlocked; most of the country is intensively cultivated and rugged, with the population predominantly rural.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| fra | French |
| kin | Kinyarwanda |
Kinyarwanda (official, universal Bantu vernacular) 93.2%, French (official) <0.1%, English (official) <0.1%, Swahili/Kiswahili (official, used in commercial centers) <0.1%, more than one language, other 6.3%, unspecified 0.3% (2002 est.)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| RWF | Rwandan franc | Fr |
Capital City: Kigali
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 5:39 pm (GMT+02:00)
The flag of Rwanda is composed of three horizontal bands of light blue, yellow and green. The light blue band is twice the height of the other two bands and bears a yellow sun with twenty-four rays on its fly side.
Bordering Countries
Rwanda is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Rwanda
You're in for a treat! Rwanda is a fascinating place to explore, especially from June to September, December to February. Here's what you could encounter:
- Stunning landscapes and wildlife
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Gorilla trekking experiences
- Health concerns such as malaria
- Occasional political instability
- Language barrier
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Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Rwandan cuisine features plantains, beans, and sweet potatoes.
- Popular dishes include brochettes and ugali.
- Fresh tropical fruits and local coffee are widely enjoyed.
- Go gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
- Visit Nyungwe Forest National Park
- Explore the shores of Lake Kivu
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