The Republic of Rwanda is a small landlocked country in East Africa. It borders ► Uganda to the north, ► Tanzania to the east, ► Burundi to the south, and the ► Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. Known as the “Land of a Thousand Hills,” Rwanda is characterized by its rolling highlands, volcanic ranges, and fertile valleys that support one of the highest population densities in Africa. The capital and largest city is Kigali.
La République du Rwanda est un petit pays enclavé d’Afrique de l’Est, situé juste au sud de l’équateur. Elle partage des frontières avec l’Ouganda au nord, la Tanzanie à l’est, le Burundi au sud et la République démocratique du Congo à l’ouest. Surnommé le “pays des mille collines”, il est connu pour son relief vallonné et fertile. Sa capitale est Kigali.
This section holds a short summary of the history of the area of present-day Rwanda, illustrated with maps, including historical maps of former countries and empires that included present-day Rwanda.
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