Former Belgian colony, the Republic of Rwanda is a landlocked country. It is made up of five provinces and is situated in Central Africa. Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are its neighbors. The Eastern, Southern, and Western provinces are the most significant. With a surface size of 26,338 square kilometers, the nation is among the smallest in Africa. With two rainy seasons and a colder, snowier winter in the mountains, it has a moderate climate. Grassy uplands and mountains define its topography. There are more than 12.9 million people living there. Kigali, the most populated city in the nation, serves as its capital. Gitarama, Butare, and Musanze are some of the other significant cities in the nation. Kigali International Airport (KGL) is Rwanda's biggest airport. There are over 800,000 passengers that use it each year. It links the nation to locations in Europe and Africa. In 1962, the Republic of Rwanda attained complete independence. The Banyarwanda people's heritage dominates its culture. The nation is a religiously diverse place, albeit most people identify as Christians. French, English, Swahili, and Kinyarwanda are the official languages of the country. Civil and customary law from Germany and Belgium serve as the foundation for the legal system.President Paul Kagame was chosen to serve as the head of state in this presidential republican system of governance. Edouard Ngirente is the prime minister and head of state. There are elections every seven years. The Rwandan franc (RWF), which is the national currency of the nation, is currently worth 1,078 US dollars. Rwanda's economy is open and generates about $33 billion in GDP. It now ranks as Africa's 21st-largest economy. The per capita income is $2,641 in this area. Services and agriculture are the two main sectors that contribute to GDP. More than 60% of export revenue comes from the agricultural sector, which primarily produces beans, tea, coffee, and bananas. Rwanda is a well-known travel destination with a variety of attractions.It is well-known for its natural beauty and fauna, particularly for gorilla trekking in the highlands. The capital Kigali, Lake Kivu, the Volcanoes National Park, the King's Palace Museum, and the Akagera National Park are a few of the important locations. Most of the 932,000 tourists that visit each year.
