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Rwanda

Republic of Rwanda

Region

Africa • Eastern Africa

Capital

Kigali

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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.

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.

Population
12,952,209
Area
26,338 km²
Time Zone
UTC+02:00
Top-Level Domain
.rw

About Rwanda

Rwanda is a country located in Africa, specifically in the Eastern Africa region. Its capital city is Kigali. With a population of 12,952,209, it ranks among the moderately populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 26,338 km², making it a relatively small country in terms of land area. With a population density of 491.77 people per square kilometer, it is densely populated.

The official languages of Rwanda include English, French and Kinyarwanda.

The currency used in Rwanda is the Rwandan franc (Fr), .

Rwanda is a member of the United Nations.

In Rwanda, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

The country operates in the UTC+02:00 time zone.

Rwanda shares its borders with 4 countries: Burundi, DR Congo, Tanzania and Uganda.

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Coat of Arms of Rwanda

Quick Facts

  • Capital: Kigali
  • Continent: Africa
  • Native Name: Rwanda
  • Demonym: Rwandan
  • Top Level Domain: .rw
  • Calling Code: +250
  • Independence: Independent country
  • Start of Week: Monday

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