Rwanda country

 

Rwanda Capital: Kigali

Rwanda Dialing code: +250

Rwanda Airport code: KGL, KME

Rwanda Continent: Africa

Rwanda Area: 10,169 sq mi  (26,338 km2)

Rwanda Currency:  Rwandan franc

Rwanda Official Language:  4 Language

Rwanda Population: 14 million (Approx.)

Rwanda National Day: 1 July

Rwanda National Animal: leopard

Rwanda National Bird:  No official

Rwanda National Fruit: No official

Rwanda National Flower:  No official

Rwanda National Tree: No official

Rwanda National Sport: Football

Rwanda Time zone: UTC +2 ( GMT +2)

Rwanda Driving side: right side of the road

Rwanda Flag:

Yellow - represents economy.

Blue- represents peace.

Green- represents Hope.

Culture of Rwanda:

Rwanda has variety of languages, ethnic groups, and traditions. Rwanda's culture is mixed with ethnic groups and religious cultures. It is both rich and diverse in some areas. The most popular religion in Rwanda is Christianity.

Rwanda is full of volcanoes and rivers, and the people are generally friendly and welcoming to visitors. Its mixed religious influences attract visitors.

Must visit places in the Rwanda:

• Kigali Genocide Memorial
• Volcanoes National Park
• Nyungwe National Park
• Akagera National Park

Traditional Festivals in Rwanda:

• Christmas
• Hobe Rwanda Festival.
• Independence Day
• Assumption Day

Rwanda Must-try Foods:

• Ugali
• Brochettes
• Isombe
• Grilled tilapia

Weather in Rwanda:

The Rwanda country has two seasons. Rainy Season May-September. Dry seasons May-October.

Economics of Rwanda:

Rwanda is more dependent on Agriculture. Its GDP is $13 billion (approximately), ranking it 110 in the world. This country has 70% debt. The natural resource sector is Rwanda's main source of income.

Rwanda imports Vehicles, petroleum, food, Pharmaceutical, and Construction materials. Its exports are gold, chemicals, Tantalum, Copper, Niobium, and Vehicles.

Rwanda's export and import partners are France, India, UK, China, United Arab Emirate, and Kenya.

Sports in Rwanda:

Football is the most popular national sport in Rwanda. Other popular sports in Rwanda are football, basketball, volleyball, Squash, cycling, athletics, and Boxing.

Transport in Rwanda:

How many airports are in Rwanda?

There are 8 airports including international, private, and domestic.  Kigali International Airport is the biggest airport in Rwanda.

Rwanda's main public transport modes are buses, airlines, Railways, and Maritime transport which are low-cost ways to get around.

How many countries travel without visas to Rwanda?

32 countries do not require visas. The government grants 9 e-visas and 32 on-arrival visas. A visa is required for 153 countries.

The passport ranks 85 in the world.

Defense in Rwanda:

Rwanda is the safest country in the world. The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) is the military, with limited powers of 35,000 (approx...) active duty personnel, and people protecting their country. $0.18 Billion approx. budget of defense. The rank of defense in the world is 118.

Rwanda Country Top 5 Interesting Facts:

•  Rwanda has plastic bags are banned.
• Rwanda is highest % of women in parliament in the world
• Every last Saturday of the month is community work day
•  It’s known as “The Land of a Thousand Hills”
• Rwanda is a part of Germany.