African Countries

Rwanda Country Overview

 

Republic of Rwanda

Rwanda Country Overview. The official name is République Rwandaise (Republic of Rwanda). For short it is called Rwanda. What is known as the kingdom of Rwanda was founded in the 16th century it was moved west to modern-day central Rwanda, where it developed its social system and governments.

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Rwanda Country Overview

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  1. Where is Rwanda located?

    Rwanda is located on the eastern side of Africa, east-central on the continent of Africa. Rwanda borders the following countries; Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, and Uganda.

  2. What is the capital of Rwanda?

    The Capital of Rwanda is Kigali (Kinyarwanda). Kigali is the largest city in Rwanda with an estimated population of 1,132,000 (2020).

  3. How large is the country of Rwanda?

    Rwanda has 26,338 square kilometers of land (10,169 square miles). Rwanda is the fourth-smallest on the African continent.

  4. Is Rwanda  a member of the African Union?

    Rwanda is a a member of the African Union. It has been a member since May 25th, 1963.

 

Rwanda People

  1. What is the population of Rwanda?

    The population of Rwanda is approximately 12,952,218 as of 2020. The most populated city in Rwanda is Kigali with a population of 1.1 million (approx.).

  2. What are the Ethnic groups in Rwanda?

    As of 2019, the estimated breakdown of ethnic groups are as follows; Hutu, Tutsi, and Twa.

  3. How many languages are spoken in Rwanda?

    The most popular language spoken in Rwanda is Kinyarwanda. Languages spoken in Rwandan are; Kinyarwanda 93.2%, French <.1, English <.1, Swahili/Kiswahili <.1, more than one language, other 6.6%.

Rwanda Country Overview - Culture

  1. What is the culture of Rwanda?

    The culture of Rwanda consists of three main groups of people these are the Hutu 84%, the Tutsi with 15%, and the Twa 1%. The people of Rwanda came together after pre-colonial times. There was a brutal ethnic genocide between the Hutu and Tutsi. The country is healing from this tragic history and is setting an example of how to rebuild a broken African nation. The people are friendly, smart, and easy-going. They welcome all visitors.

  2. What religions are in Rwanda?

    Protestant 49.5%, Roman Catholic 43.7%, Muslim 2%, Other 4.7% (est.).

 

Rwanda Country Overview - Economy

  1. Rwanda Political System Overview.

    Rwanda is a Unitary republic and its legal system based on Belgian law and a constitution (2003). The Government of Rwanda has three branches: The Executive, The Legislature, and The Judiciary. The President of Rwanda is the head of state with significant executive power, with the Prime Minister of Rwanda being the constitutional head of government.

  2. What is the currency used in Rwanda?

    The Rwandan Franc (RWF) is the official currency for the Republic of Rwanda.

  3. What makes up the economy in Rwanda?

    The economy in Rwanda is heavily dependent on agriculture. Rwandan agriculture accounts for about 63% of export earnings. Agriculture products consist of; coffee, tea, pyrethrum, bananas, beans, sorghum, and potatoes. Rwanda Country Overview.

Interesting Fact About Rwanda

Rwanda is called the cleanest city in Africa. They gained this name due to the National service activities called “Umuganda” every last Saturday of the month. All its citizens to include the President come together and clean the streets of the country.

All numerical data are estimates. Information may vary after the date of this article.