🇷🇼 Rwanda
Republic of Rwanda
Basic Information
Capital
Kigali
Region
Africa
/ Eastern Africa
Population
14,893,241
Area
26,338 km²
Currencies
Rwandan franc (Fr)
Languages
Kinyarwanda, English, French
About Rwanda
Rwanda's history is marked by a complex interplay of kingdoms and migrations, with the earliest inhabitants being hunter-gatherers. The region experienced periods of both centralized rule and decentralized clan structures before the arrival of European colonial powers. German rule in the late 19th century was short-lived, giving way to Belgian administration after World War I. Belgian policies exacerbated existing ethnic tensions between the Hutu and Tutsi populations, ultimately contributing to the devastating genocide of 1994. Post-genocide Rwanda has focused on reconciliation, economic development, and establishing a stable political system.
Codes & Identifiers
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2
RWISO 3166-1 Alpha-3
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Political Information
System of Government
Republic
Independent
Yes
UN Member
Yes
Neighboring Countries
Additional Flags & Symbols
Historical