Rwanda

Rwanda Quick Facts…

Official NameRepublic of Rwanda
Common NameRwanda – /ɹuˈɑn.də/
NationalityRwandan(s) – noun, Rwandan(s) – adjective
IndependenceReceived in 1962 (from Belgium-administered UN trusteeship)
Administrative Divisions4 provinces and 1 city
Total Population13.4 million (#76) with 17.9% urbanized – 2023 estimate
Major Urban AreasKigali (capital city)
Major LanguagesKinyarwanda (official), Swahili (official), French (official)
Electricity Access48.7% of total population
Internet Access30% of total population
CurrencyRwandan Francs (RWF)
Real GDP (PPP)$30.1 billion – 2021 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$2,200 (#206) – 2021 estimate
Total Area26,338 sq km / 10,169 sq mi (#148) with 6.3% water area
Geographic RegionAfrica – Eastern Africa
Bordering CountriesBurundi, DRC, Tanzania, Uganda
Bordering Water BodiesNone

National Anthem: “Rwanda, Our Beautiful Country”