Rwanda 🇷🇼
Rwanda 🇷🇼: capital Kigali, population 13.5 million, located in Africa. Currency: Rwandan Franc (RWF). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Kigali
- Population: 13.5 million
- Continent: Africa
- Language: Kinyarwanda, French & English
- Currency: Rwandan Franc (RWF)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Rwanda
- Area: 26,338 km² (10,169 sq mi)
- Region: Eastern Africa
- Landlocked
- People: Rwandan
- Internet domain: .rw
Fun Facts About Rwanda
- Known as the 'Land of a Thousand Hills.'
- One of the cleanest countries in Africa — plastic bags are banned.
- Home to endangered mountain gorillas in its misty volcanoes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rwanda known for?
Rwanda is known for several things — Known as the 'Land of a Thousand Hills.'; One of the cleanest countries in Africa — plastic bags are banned; Home to endangered mountain gorillas in its misty volcanoes.
How big is Rwanda?
Rwanda covers about 26,338 square kilometers (10,169 square miles), in the Eastern Africa region.
Is Rwanda landlocked?
Yes. Rwanda is landlocked — it has no coastline and is surrounded by 4 neighboring countries.
What are people from Rwanda called?
People from Rwanda are called Rwandan.
What is the capital of Rwanda?
The capital of Rwanda is Kigali.
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