Republic of Rwanda is located in the center of the African Continent, with a population of 11,689,696, making it the
73rd largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Kigali with a total population of 965,398. The country
encompasses 26,338 square kilometers making it the 147th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with
Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and Republic of the Congo.
President Paul Kagame is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through popular vote and holds that
position for seven years and is eligible for second term. Prime Minister Pierre Damien Harumuremyi is recognized as the
Head of Government and achieves that status when appointment by the President and can hold that position for seven
years. Its form of government is a republic and they celebrate the creation of their Constitution on 4th of June 2003.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Kinyarwanda, universal Banta vernacular, French, English and
Kiswahili. It counts among its major religions Roman Catholic, Protestant, Adventist, Muslim, indigenous beliefs and no
religion. As sources of mass communication it has 8 FM, 1 Short Wave and 2 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Volcan Karisimbi, its highest point at 4,519 meters and Rusizi River, its lowest point at
950 meters. Its principal waterway is Lac Kivu, which is navigable by barges and native craft and measures
approximately 200 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are cement, agricultural processing,
small-scale beverages, soap, furniture, shoes, plastic goods, textiles and cigarettes. Its official currency is Rwandan
Franc.
Here’s something you may not know about Rwanda. Rwanda has three national parks dedicated to protection of
Mountain Gorillas, Chimpanzees, 14 species of primates and 86 species of mammal.
73rd largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Kigali with a total population of 965,398. The country
encompasses 26,338 square kilometers making it the 147th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with
Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and Republic of the Congo.
President Paul Kagame is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through popular vote and holds that
position for seven years and is eligible for second term. Prime Minister Pierre Damien Harumuremyi is recognized as the
Head of Government and achieves that status when appointment by the President and can hold that position for seven
years. Its form of government is a republic and they celebrate the creation of their Constitution on 4th of June 2003.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Kinyarwanda, universal Banta vernacular, French, English and
Kiswahili. It counts among its major religions Roman Catholic, Protestant, Adventist, Muslim, indigenous beliefs and no
religion. As sources of mass communication it has 8 FM, 1 Short Wave and 2 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Volcan Karisimbi, its highest point at 4,519 meters and Rusizi River, its lowest point at
950 meters. Its principal waterway is Lac Kivu, which is navigable by barges and native craft and measures
approximately 200 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are cement, agricultural processing,
small-scale beverages, soap, furniture, shoes, plastic goods, textiles and cigarettes. Its official currency is Rwandan
Franc.
Here’s something you may not know about Rwanda. Rwanda has three national parks dedicated to protection of
Mountain Gorillas, Chimpanzees, 14 species of primates and 86 species of mammal.
| Baby Gorilla |
| Gorilla |
| Rwanda countryside |
| Kigali- Rwanda's capital and largest city |
| Lake Kivu- Rwanda's principle waterway |
| Mountain Gorilla in Rwanda |
| Terrace coffee farming in Rwanda |
| Rwandan boys |
| Murchison Falls of the Kagera River on Rwanda's border with Uganda |
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| Stunning Rwanda scenery |
| Volcan Karisimbi in the Virungu Mountains along the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo - Rwanda's highest point |
RWANDA
Updated 14 October 2012
Updated 14 October 2012
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
2.9% (2009 est.)
170,000
4,100
170,000
4,100
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| Coffee Bikes- the original wooden version and the modern type provided by Project Rwanda |
| Brochettes- a Rwandan dish of Goat Kebabs |
| Elephant in Akagera National Park on Rwanda's border with Tanzania |
| Gahinga and Muhabura Mountains on the Rwanda/ Uganda border |
| Gisenyi Beach on Lake Kivu on Rwanda's border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Rwanda's National Museum in Butare |
| Rusomo Falls on Tanzania's border with Rwanda |
| Kanyaru River on Rwanda's border with Burundi |
| Rwanda tea picker in traditional clothes |
| Cyangugu on Lake Kivu- Rwanda's westernmost point on the border with Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Kagitumba- Rwanda's northernmost point on the border with Uganda |
| Runyombyi- Rwanda's southernmost point on the border with Burundi |
| Rwanda Highlands near Lac Mpanga- Rwanda's easternmost point on the border with Tanzania |
