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Offical name
Republic of Rwanda
Capital
Kigali
Government type
republic
Language
Kinyarwanda, French
Area
26,338 sq km
Population
8,648,248 ( 2006 est.)
Currency
Rwandan franc (RWF)
Religion
Roman Catholic
Time zone
GMT/UTC +2 ()
Country dialing code
250
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The Rwanda is an East African country that is well known as “the Land of a Thousand Hills.” Its beautiful scenery and diverse wildlife are Rwanda’s pride and joy. The Parc National des Volcans, located in the northwest of the country, is a place where the largest population of mountain gorillas is found in the world. Many tourists love this park because they can see wild gorillas all around the year. The capital city Kigali, located in the middle of the country, is the commercial and administrative center. The center of education and culture is Butare in southern Rwanda. In Butare, there is a national museum that people can look into the history, tradition, and culture of the Rwanda. Agriculture is given a great deal of weight on the economy. The main exports are coffee and tea. Most of people speak the Kiyarwanda that is the aboriginal language. English and French are appointed as the official languages, so people learn English and French from elementary school.
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