Insightful Facts About Rwanda

FACTS ABOUT RWANDA: Rwanda is a small landlocked country in East-Central Africa situated in the Great Lakes region. Scenically beautiful with lush rainforests and rolling hills hence its nickname “the Land of a Thousand Hills”.

FACTS ABOUT RWANDA

A landlocked country bordered by Uganda in the North, Tanzania in the East, Burundi in the South and the Democratic Republic of Congo in the West.
Rwanda is 2 hours ahead of the (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time.
Its capital city is Kigali which is among the cleanest cities in Africa.
Rwanda has a population estimated at 14,482,000 people.
Rwanda has 3 distinct ethnic groups, that is the Hutu, Tutsi and the Twa.
Religions in Rwanda include Catholics, Protestants, Adventists, Muslims among others.
Rwanda is a multi-party republic.
Official languages in Rwanda are French, Kinyarwanda, English and Kiswahili.
Official currency is Rwandan Franc (Rwf).

Other Facts

Rwanda has grown through intensive reconstruction, healing, ethnic reconciliation and development after the Rwanda Civil war and 1994 Genocide.
Today, Rwanda is considered among the top safest countries to visit in the world.
Rwanda has only 4 national parks with the latest addition being Gishawati Mukura national park in 2015. The tourism industry of Rwanda is on a rise.
Gorilla trekking in the Volcanoes national park in North West Rwanda is the countries main tourist activity and attraction.
The conservation efforts of the Rwanda Development Board I n partnership with other bodies has seen the restoration of forest cover and wildlife in the country’s national parks which has increased on the number of tourists to the country especially to Akagera national park.
Be sure not to pack any of your stuff in plastics when planning on visiting Rwanda.
Umuganda is a monthly practice in Rwanda. Here everyone in the country comes together to clean the country on every last Saturday of the month. This has put Rwanda among the cleanest countries in Africa and the world.
Rwanda is considered among one of the most densely populated countries on the African continent. With about 274.6 people on every square kilometer.
Rwanda has an interesting cultural heritage characterized by dance and music as the most essential parts. They have a rich and amazing traditional dance.
Rwanda is part of the East African Community. It includes other countries, that is Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, South Sudan, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Taking malaria preventive precautions is advisable while in Rwanda. For visitors from yellow fever risk countries / destinations need to present a yellow fever vaccination certificate on arrival to Rwanda.
The establishment of Gacaca courts played an important role. Helping the country recover from the effects of the Genocide. By helping address the numerous genocide related cases and helping in the reconciliation process in the different communities.
Rwanda has come a long way from the genocide unrest.