December 21, 2024

about Rwanda

Extend and size: is a land locked country located at in east Africa, covering an area of approximately 26,338 square kilometers (10,169 square miles). Its often referred to as a land of south African hills due to its mountainous terrain

Peoples and cultures: As of October 2023, estimates have it that Rwanda has a population of approximately 13millions people Rwanda’s population consist of three ethnic groups Hutu, Tutsi and the Batwa, and has a deep-rooted tradition such as the famous intore dance, nitabke events like kwita izina festival or gorilla naming ceremony, as well as artistic in handcraft production

Location: Rwanda is bordered by Uganda to north, Tanzania, to the east, Burundi to south and democratic republic of congo to the west,

Transport network: Rwanda has made significant investments in its transport including Kigali international airport which connects it globally. The road network is well maintained

Political system and administration: Rwanda operate under presidential republic system where Paul kagame currently the president

Travel regions: In Rwanda popular travel regions include Kigali the capital city, northern province, (for gorilla tracking) and southern province for cultural experiences

Weather and Climate: Rwanda experiences a temperate tropical highland climate with two rainy seasons from February to June and September to December; temperatures range from 12°C at night up to 27°C during day time.

Vegetation: Rwanda’s vegetation varies from savanna in akagera national park to montane forest in volcanoes national park where unique flora thrives alongside mounting gorillas