Rwanda
A starting point for exploration of Rwanda: Country
facts, history, links, news. Hopefully you will find some information
of
use.
 Rwandese
Republic
(former: Ruanda)
Capital: Kigali
Area: 26,338 sq km
Borders to: Tanzania, Uganda,
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi
Population: approx. 7.8 million
Language: Kinyarwanda (official), French (official), English (official),
Kiswahili
Religions: Roman Catholic (57%), Protestant (26%), Adventist
(11%), Muslim (5%), indigenous beliefs (0.1%)
Independence from Belgium: July 1st, 1962.
Literacy: 70% of adult population (over 15 years)
Est. infant mortality: 103 per 1,000 live births
Life expectancy: 40 (Women), 39 (Men)
Government type: Republic.
Chief of state: President Major General Paul
Kagame (since April 22nd 2000)
GDP: $8.9 billion, $1,200 per capita
Services are 35% of GDP. Agriculture is 45% of GDP and industry is
20%.
Currency: Rwandan franc (RWF)
More facts and figures in details:
CIA
World Fact Book:Rwanda
LINKS:
Rwanda
- University of Pennsylvania
Human Rights
Human Rights Watch: Rwanda
Tourism/travel
Lonely
Planet World Guide - travel information: Rwanda
World Travel
Guide: Rwanda
Danish sites about Rwanda / Pages in Danish:
Leksikon.org:
Rwanda
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