Rwanda - Wikipedia
WEBRwanda, officially the Republic of Rwanda, is a landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley of Central Africa, where the African Great Lakes region and Southeast Africa converge. Located a few degrees south of the Equator, Rwanda is bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Rwanda | Religion, Population, Language, & Capital | Britannica
WEB5 days ago · Rwanda is a landlocked country lying south of the Equator in east-central Africa. Known for its breathtaking scenery, Rwanda is often referred to as ‘le pays des mille collines’ (French: ‘land of a thousand hills’). The capital is Kigali, located in the center of the country on the Ruganwa River.
Government of Rwanda: Welcome to Rwanda
WEBFind information about all government services including legal and travel documents, business, career opportunities and more.
Visit Rwanda – Discover the Land of a Thousand Hills
WEBKnown as the land of a thousand hills, Rwanda’s stunning scenery and warm, friendly people offer unique experiences in one of the most remarkable countries in the world. It is blessed with extraordinary biodiversity, with incredible wildlife living throughout its volcanoes, montane rainforest and sweeping plains.
Rwanda country profile - BBC News
WEBOct 4, 2023 · Rwanda country profile. 4 October 2023. Rwanda, a small landlocked country in east-central Africa, is trying to recover from the ethnic strife that culminated in government-sponsored genocide...
History of Rwanda | Events, People, Dates, Maps, & Facts
WEBMar 29, 2024 · history of Rwanda, a survey of the notable events and people in the history of Rwanda. The landlocked country lies south of the Equator in east-central Africa . Known for its breathtaking scenery, Rwanda is often referred to as le pays des mille collines (French: “land of a thousand hills”).
Rwanda travel - Lonely Planet | Africa
WEBRwanda’s culture is one of a resilient people. Rwanda is a land of outdoor adventure. Rwanda's food scene: The taste of a nation. An unforgettable day in Kigali, Rwanda. Gorillas and more on Rwanda's wildlife trail. Rwanda makes changes to its quarantine policy for vaccinated tourists.
Rwanda summary | Britannica
WEBRwanda, officially Republic of Rwanda, Country, east-central Africa. Area: 10,169 sq mi (26,338 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 13,833,000. Capital: Kigali. The population is mostly Hutu, with a Tutsi minority; the Twa are also present in small numbers. Languages: Rwanda, French, English, Swahili (all official).
Rwanda - The World Factbook
WEBDec 17, 2021 · Rwanda - a small and centralized country dominated by rugged hills and fertile volcanic soil - has exerted disproportionate influence over the African Great Lakes region for centuries. A Rwandan kingdom increasingly dominated the region from the mid-18th century onward, with the Tutsi monarchs gradually extending the power of the royal …
Government of Rwanda: About the government of Rwanda
WEBRwanda is a country situated in Central Africa, bordered to the North by Uganda, to the East by Tanzania, to the South by Burundi and to the West by the Democratic Republic of Congo. Rwanda’s total area is Km2 26,338, with a population density estimated to be 445 people per km².
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