Rwanda - Country Details

Basic Information

Capital

Kigali

Region

Africa / Eastern Africa

Population

14,123,983

Area

26,338 km²

Currencies

Rwandan franc (Fr)

Languages

English, French, Kinyarwanda

About country

Rwanda, officially the Republic of Rwanda, is a landlocked country situated in East Africa, often called the 'Land of a Thousand Hills'. Its geography is characterized by mountainous terrain in the west and savanna grasslands in the southeast, with significant volcanic activity in the northwest. The country lies within the Great Rift Valley, bordering Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Rwanda's population of over 14 million people resides within a relatively small area, making it one of the most densely populated nations in the world. The economy is largely based on agriculture, with coffee and tea being major export commodities, and the country is actively pursuing economic diversification.