Rwanda (officially Republic of Rwanda) is an independent country located in Eastern Africa, Africa. With a population of 14,104,969 people, it ranks #77 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 26,338 km² (#150 globally), with a population density of 536 people per km². The capital city is Kigali. The official languages are English, French, Kinyarwanda.
Key Facts
Population
14,104,969
#77 world ranking
Area
26,338 km²
#150 world ranking
Population Density
536/km²
Capital
Kigali
Driving Side
Right
Timezones
1
UTC+02:00
Continent
Africa
Bordering Countries
4
neighboring countries
Calling Code
+250
Languages
- English— see all countries
- French— see all countries
- Kinyarwanda— see all countries
Currency
- Rwandan franc (Fr)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (4)
Countries bordering Rwanda →
DR Congo
Tanzania
Uganda
BurundiCompare
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Rwanda?
The capital of Rwanda is Kigali.
What is the population of Rwanda?
Rwanda has a population of 14,104,969 people, ranking #77 in the world by population.
How big is Rwanda?
Rwanda covers an area of 26,338 km², ranking #150 in the world by area. The population density is 536 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Rwanda?
The official languages of Rwanda are: English, French, Kinyarwanda.
What is the currency of Rwanda?
The currency of Rwanda is Rwandan franc (Fr).
What countries border Rwanda?
Rwanda shares borders with 4 countries: DR Congo, Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi.