Rwanda Profile

Location:
Rwanda is a landlocked country located in East-Central Africa, bordered by Uganda (north), Tanzania (east), Burundi (south), and the Democratic Republic of Congo (west).

Capital: Kigali

Population:
Approximately 13.5 million (2024 estimate)

Official Languages:

• Kinyarwanda (widely spoken across all Rwandans)

• French

• English

• Swahili

Government:
Rwanda is a presidential republic. The current president, Paul Kagame, has been in power since 2000 and is known for stabilizing and rapidly modernizing the country after the genocide.

Currency:
Rwandan Franc (RWF)

Key Facts

• Known as the “Land of a Thousand Hills” due to its mountainous terrain.

• It is one of the cleanest and safest countries in Africa.

• Plastic bags are banned nationwide.

• Rwanda has made strong progress in gender equality, often ranking #1 in female representation in parliament.