AFRICA

RW flag Rwanda

Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution
Population 14.1 million
Advisory Level 2
GDP/Capita $1,000
Health Alerts 0
Last Updated Apr 24, 2026
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About RwandaOverview, geography, and key facts
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Rwanda, officially the Republic of Rwanda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Known as the "Land of a Thousand Hills" for its high elevation and rolling terrain, its geography is dominated by mountains in the west and savanna in the southeast. The largest and most notable lakes are mainly in the western and northern regions of the country, and several volcanoes that form part of the Virunga volcanic chain are primarily in the northwest. The climate is considered tropical highland, with two rainy seasons and two dry seasons each year. Its capital and largest city is Kigali, located at the centre of the country, at 1,567 metres above sea level.

Capital Kigali
Population 14.1 million
Area 26,338 km²
Languages English, French, Kinyarwanda
Currency Rwandan franc (RWF)
GDP/Capita $1,000
Source: U.S. Department of State, Wikipedia, REST Countries API
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Gov Data
Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution

Exercise increased caution due to heightened risks to safety and security.

Currency & Economy

Currency
Rwandan franc (RWF)
GDP
$14.3B
GDP per Capita
$1,000

Development

Life Expectancy
67.8 years
Geography & Practical Details
Region
Africa
Capital
Kigali
Area
26,338 km²
Population
14,104,969
Timezone
UTC+02:00
Languages
English, French, Kinyarwanda
Calling Code
+250
Drives On
Right
ISO Code
RW