Rwanda is a landlocked country in Africa with a population of 13.0M and an area of 26,338 km². Its capital is Kigali, Kinyarwanda is the official language, and it is a republic. Rwanda is a member of the Commonwealth.
Key facts
ContinentAfrica
CapitalKigali
Population13.0M
Area26,338 km²
LanguageKinyarwanda
ReligionChristianity
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencyRwandan Franc
GDP/capita$900
Independence1962
Geography
LandlockedMountains above 3,000 mLarge lake (> 1,000 km²)
RiversNile
BordersUganda, Tanzania, Burundi, DR Congo
History & Culture
Colonised by France
Colonised by Belgium
Economy & Resources
AgricultureCoffee, Tea, Maize
MineralsTin, Tantalum, Gold
Memberships
Commonwealth
African Union
🎯 How to identify Rwanda in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Rwanda efficiently:
Is the country located in Africa?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a coastline?
❌ No
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
✅ Yes
Is the country a member of Commonwealth?
✅ Yes
Is the country crossed by the Nile river?
✅ Yes
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