Rwanda: flag, capital and facts

Rwanda is a landlocked country in Eastern Africa. Its capital is Kigali. It covers about 26,338 km² (10,169 sq mi). Official languages include English, French and Kinyarwanda. It shares land borders with 4 countries.

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Rwanda at a glance

Official name: Republic of Rwanda
Capital: Kigali
Region: Eastern Africa (Africa)
Area: 26,338 km² (10,169 sq mi)
Official languages: English, French and Kinyarwanda
Currency: Rwandan franc (Fr)
People: Rwandan
Calling code: +250
Internet domain: .rw
Landlocked: Yes
UN member: Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Rwanda is Kigali.

Rwanda is in Eastern Africa, part of the Africa region.

Rwanda uses the Rwandan franc (Fr).

Rwanda has 3 official languages: English, French and Kinyarwanda.

Rwanda borders Burundi, DR Congo, Tanzania and Uganda.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).

Rwanda at a glance

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