Quick Facts
- Full Country Name: Republic of Rwanda
- Capital: Kigali
- Language: Kinyarwanda, English, French, Kiswahili.
- Currency: Rwanda franc (RWF) = 100 centimes.
- People: Hutu (80%), Tutsi (19%), Twa (1%).
- Life Expectancy: Male: 45.92, Female: 48.03.
- Religion: Christian (65%), tribal religions (25%), Muslim (10%).
- Size (sq km): 26,000 (148th)
- Population: 9.0 million (86th)
- Population Density per sq km: 320 (27th)
- Country Dialling Code: 250
- Internet Country Code: .rw
- Time Zone: GMT +2
- Voltage Guide: 220 AC, 50 Hz.
- Finance: Credit cards and traveller's cheques rarely accepted.
- Business Hours: 0800-1230, 1300-1700 Monday-Friday.
- GDP: US$5.9 billion
- GDP per Capita: US$720
- Annual Growth: 5.3%
- Inflation: 10%
- Major Industries: cement, agriculture, soap, furniture, shoes
- Major Trading Partners: Brazil, Germany, Belgium, Kenya and Tanzania
- Personal Safety: Many reports that travel is now safe and easy. Potentially volatile in all border areas.
