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Rwanda — silhouette, capital and facts
Rwanda is in Africa and its capital is Kigali. With about 13 million people and 26,338 km², it ranks 144th in area and 76th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Rwanda, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Kigali
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- about 13 million
- Area
- 26,338 km²
- Language
- Kinyarwanda, French and English
- Currency
- Rwandan franc
- Flag colors
- light blue, yellow, green
Borders
Rwanda shares a land border with 4 countries: Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Fun facts about Rwanda
- Rwanda is known as the "land of a thousand hills" for its landscape of mountains and valleys.
- Volcanoes National Park protects mountain gorillas, studied by Dian Fossey.
- Kinyarwanda is the national language, spoken by nearly the entire population.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Rwanda?
The capital of Rwanda is Kigali.
Which continent is Rwanda in?
Rwanda is in Africa.
Which countries border Rwanda?
Rwanda shares a land border with 4 countries: Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Rwanda?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Rwanda is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Rwanda?
Rwanda is known as the "land of a thousand hills" for its landscape of mountains and valleys. Volcanoes National Park protects mountain gorillas, studied by Dian Fossey. Kinyarwanda is the national language, spoken by nearly the entire population.
More countries in Africa
Countries with a similar silhouette
Going by an automatic comparison of shapes, these outlines are the closest to the outline of Rwanda. It is only an approximation.
- Zambia — Lusaka, Africa
- South Africa — Pretoria, Africa
- Belarus — Minsk, Europe
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