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Rwanda

Ruanda

Rwanda is in Africa. Here you’ll find flag, capital and neighbours to learn.

Borders: Burundi, DR Congo, Tanzania, Uganda

Capital
Kigali
Region
Africa
Subregion
Ostafrika
Area
26,338 km²
Population
14,569,341
Languages
English, French, Kinyarwanda
Neighbours
Burundi, DR Congo, Tanzania, Uganda

Did you know?

  • History

    Rwanda was the world’s first country with a parliament in which women hold a majority of seats.

  • Nature

    Plastic bags have been banned since 2008; imports are checked at the airport.

  • Culture

    On the last Saturday of every month, Umuganda applies: nationwide, the population takes part in community work.

  • Geography

    The country is called the “Land of a Thousand Hills.”

  • Nature

    A significant share of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas lives in the Virunga volcanoes.

Frequently asked questions about Rwanda

Kigali is the capital of Rwanda.