Rwanda
This profile gathers the essentials about the following country: Rwanda. It gives its capital, flag, position on the map, neighbouring countries, official languages, currency and area.
- Region
- Africa · Eastern Africa
- Capital
- Kigali
- Coordinates of the capital
- 1.95° S, 30.06° E
- Area
- 26,338 km²
- Official languages
- English, French, Kinyarwanda
- Currency
- Rwandan Franc
- Access to the sea
- No (landlocked)
- ISO code
- RW
On the map
This country is located in Africa, in the region "Eastern Africa". It has no access to the sea: it is a landlocked country. This country shares land borders with 4 countries: Burundi, Congo - Kinshasa, Tanzania, Uganda.
Its capital is Kigali. Its area is about 26,338 km². By area, this country ranks 144 out of 193 in the world and 46 out of 54 in Africa. Official languages: English, French, Kinyarwanda. Currency: Rwandan Franc.
Capitals of the neighbouring countries: Gitega (Burundi), Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa), Dodoma (Tanzania), Kampala (Uganda).
Neighbouring countries
Frequently asked questions
- Rwanda: what is the capital?
- Its capital is Kigali.
- Rwanda: which countries does it border?
- This country shares land borders with 4 countries: Burundi, Congo - Kinshasa, Tanzania, Uganda.
- Rwanda: what are the official languages?
- Official languages: English, French, Kinyarwanda.
- Rwanda: what is the currency?
- Currency: Rwandan Franc.
- Rwanda: what is the area?
- Its area is about 26,338 km². By area, this country ranks 144 out of 193 in the world and 46 out of 54 in Africa.
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