Rwanda

Rwanda spans across mountains, hills, and savannas between Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo at the heart of Africa.

The territory evolved from prehistoric settlements through the Kingdom of Rwanda in the 15th century to German and Belgian colonial administration until independence in 1962.

Traditional music performances incorporate the inanga, a wooden harp, along with rhythmic dances that narrate stories of bravery and celebration across generations.

The national currency is the Rwandan franc, with banks and currency exchange services concentrated in the capital city of Kigali and other major urban centers.

Mountain gorillas inhabit the bamboo forests of Volcanoes National Park, where researchers conduct daily monitoring to protect these endangered primates.

Location: Akarere ka Nyarugenge

Inception: 1962

Capital city: Kigali

Website: https://www.gov.rw/

Part of: African Union, East Africa

Shares border with: Uganda, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi

Address: Rwanda

Website: https://gov.rw

GPS coordinates: -1.96466,30.06444

Latest update: November 10, 2025 14:42