Rwanda is a landlocked country located in the South-Eastern quadrant of East Africa
Index
- Geographical Data & Population
- Currency
- Languages
- Natural Resources
- Provinces
- Climate
- Food
- Travel & Accommodation
- Politics
- General
1. Geographical Data & Population
- Capital: Kigali
- 157 S, 30 04 E
- Timezone: GMT +2
- Population: 12,374,397
- Surface Area: 26,338 km2
- Borders:
- North: Uganda
- East: Tanzania
- South: Burundi
- West: Democratic Republic of Congo
- The highest point in Rwanda is Karisimbi (a volcano) which stands at 4,519 m and its lowest point is the Rusizi River at 950 m.
- Main water bodies
- Lake Kivu
- Lake Muhazi
- Lake Ihema
- Lake Burera
- Lake Ruhondo
- Lake Mugesera
Population
| Population (million inhabitants) | 12.374 |
|---|---|
| Land area (1,000 sq km) | 26.338 |
| Population density (inhabitants per sq km) | 470 |
| GDP per capita ($) | 826 |
2. Currency & Economy
- Rwanda’s currency is the Rwandan franc (RWF)
- Exchange rate (07/2019): $1 USD = 913,56 RWF
3. Languages
Rwanda has 4 official languages:
- Kinyarwanda
- English
- French
- Swahili
4. Natural Resources
- Coffee
- Tea
- Cassiterite
- Wolframite
- Sapphires
- Gold
- Coltan
5. Provinces
| Province | Surface (km2) | Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern | 9,458 | Rwamagana |
| Kigali | 730 | Kigali City |
| Northern | 3,276 | Byumba |
| Southern | 5,963 | Nyanza |
| Western | 5,883 | Kibuye |
6. Climate
- Rainfall: Rainy seasons: March – May and October – November (Average of 110-200 mm. per month).
- Average Temperature: 24.6 – 27.6ºc.
- Hottest months: August, September.
7. Food
8. Travel & Accommodation
9. Politics
- Rwanda’s political system: Republic; presidential, multiparty system
- Current President: Paul Kagame
10. General
- Rwanda’s National anthem is “Rwanda Nziza” (Rwanda, Our Beautiful)
- In Rwanda, cars drive on the right hand side of the road
- Rwanda is home to 40 per cent of the African continent’s mammals with 402 different species
