Rwanda: flag, capital and facts
Rwanda is a country in Eastern Africa (Africa). Its capital is Kigali. Population — 14,256,567. Area — 26,338 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Rwanda
Blue, yellow and green with a golden sun.
The capital of Rwanda — Kigali
Kigali is the capital of Rwanda. Kigali is surrounded by green hills on every side.
Facts about Rwanda
- Official name
- Republic of Rwanda
- Capital
- Kigali
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Population
- 14,256,567
- Area
- 26,338 km²
- Currency
- RWF (Fr)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- -2°, 30°
How to remember the name
The nameRwanda — the 'land of a thousand hills'.
Did you know?
Rare mountain gorillas live in the hills of Rwanda.
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