Rwanda
Geographic & General info
- Capital: Kigali
- Population: approx. 14 million
- Languages: Kinyarwanda, English, French, Swahili (all official)
- Area: 26,338 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+2 (CAT)
- Currency: Rwandan Franc (RWF)
- Flag Colors: Blue, yellow, green with a golden sun
- National Holiday: July 1 (Independence Day) / July 4 (Liberation Day)
- National Anthem: Rwanda Nziza
- Neighboring Countries: Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Top 15 Largest Cities
- Kigali
- Gisenyi (Rubavu)
- Ruhengeri (Musanze)
- Butare (Huye)
- Gitarama (Muhanga)
- Byumba (Gicumbi)
- Cyangugu (Rusizi)
- Kibuye (Karongi)
- Rwamagana
- Nyanza
- Kibungo (Ngoma)
- Bugarama
- Gikongoro (Nyamagabe)
- Ruhango
- Kabuga
Top 15 Highlights
- Volcanoes National Park (Mountain Gorilla Trekking)
- Kigali Genocide Memorial
- Lake Kivu
- Nyungwe Forest National Park (Canopy Walkway)
- Akagera National Park (Big Five Safari)
- King's Palace Museum (Nyanza)
- Mount Karisimbi
- Musanze Caves
- Congo Nile Trail
- Ethnographic Museum of Rwanda (Huye)
- Inema Arts Center (Kigali)
- Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village
- Mount Bisoke & Crater Lake
- Kimironko Market (Kigali)
- Gishwati-Mukura National Park
Climate and Nature
Due to its high altitude, Rwanda enjoys a pleasant, temperate tropical highland climate with year-round temperatures averaging between 20°C and 25°C. Celebrated as the "Land of a Thousand Hills", the country features rolling green hills, dense montane rainforests, volcanic ranges, and the shores of Lake Kivu.
Culture and Gastronomy
Rwandan culture is celebrated for its dynamic Intore dance, traditional drumming, and unique Imigongo art (traditional geometric art made using cow dung). Local gastronomy centers around wholesome staples. Popular dishes include Goat Brochettes (skewers), Ugali (cassava/cornmeal mash), Isambaza (small Lake Kivu fish), and Matoke.
Economy
Rwanda has emerged as one of East Africa's fastest-growing economies. Agriculture drives exports through specialty Arabica coffee and tea production. Major growth is propelled by high-end sustainable eco-tourism (gorilla tracking), tech innovation, and modern urban infrastructure.
Did you know?
- Rwanda is affectionately nicknamed "Land of a Thousand Hills" (Le Pays des Mille Collines) because of its ubiquitous mountainous landscape.
- On the last Saturday of every month, citizens take part in 'Umuganda', a mandatory nationwide community cleanup and development day.
- Rwanda enforced one of the world's first strict plastic bag bans, completely prohibiting single-use plastic bags since 2008.
- Rwanda holds the world record for the highest percentage of female parliamentarians, with women occupying over 60% of legislative seats.
- The mountain gorilla population in the Virunga Massif was made internationally famous by the dedicated conservation work of primatologist Dian Fossey.
Live footage: Discover Rwanda via webcams and livestreams
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All webcam locations in Rwanda: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Rwanda in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
