Rwanda is like the poetry of East Africa. Rwanda is a country of lakes, rivers, hills, jungles, and rich wildlife that makes it a paradise for natural wonder seekers. Covered under the sheet of African charms, this East African country highlights the beauty and significance of nature. Kigali, the capital of the country is a major tourist interest and the contemporary features make it fit for luxury-lovers. The food, weather, nature, and friendly locals seem to complement each other by showcasing the best of each. Trek on the mountains, swim in the rivers, and stroll the lush green alleys that take you to the rural grounds and project the authentic side of Rwanda. So, get ready to explore Rwanda tourism for a unique experience.
USEFUL INFO. ABOUT RWANDA
OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Rwanda
FORM OF GOVERNMENT: Unitary dominant-party presidential constitutional republic
CAPITAL & LARGEST CITY: Kigali
POPULATION: 12,374,397 (2019 estimate)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE(S): English, French, Kinyarwanda, and Swahili
LANGUAGES SPOKEN: English, French, Kinyarwanda, Swahili, and other languages
ETHNICITY: Hutu (85%), Tutsi (14%), and Twa (1%)
CURRENCY: Rwandan franc (RWF)
AREA: 26,338 km2 (10,169 sq mi)| Land: 97% | Water: 3%
MAP REFERRED: Africa
REGION: East Africa
COASTLINE: 0 km (0 mi) (landlocked)
HIGHEST POINT: Mount Karisimbi at 4507 m
LOWEST POINT: Rusizi River at 950 m
NEIGHBOURING PLACES: DRC, Burundi, Tanzania, Uganda
NATIONAL SYMBOL: The seal of Rwanda
National COLOURS: Blue, green, and yellow (as in Rwanda's flag)
FAMOUS FOR: Land of thousand hills, savannah, undulating hills and deep valleys, abundant wildlife, and natural aesthetics, Kigali ( capital city)
TIME ZONE: UTC+2 (CAT)
DRIVING SIDE: Right
LITERACY RATE: 73.22% (2018 est.)
AIRPORTS IN RWANDA:
Bugesera International Airport
Butare Airport
Kamembe International Airport
Gisenyi Airport
Kigali International Airport
Nemba Airport
Ruhengeri Airport
AVG. COST PER DAY: USD 25 approximately
NETWORK / CONNECTIVITY
Rwanda is considered amongst the best three countries in terms of better Internet all over East Africa. 4G LTE wireless broadband provides high speed and is well established in many major cities of the country.
The usage of the Internet has increased in Rwanda over past years and can be seen in many schools, health care facilities, government departments, and many other sectors. All this led to a proper internet stricture and the healthy competition led to the improvement of Internet services.
The wifi services are available in many parts of the country, especially in the metropolis cities like Kigali that attract major tourism. The connectivity has improved over the past few years as many signal towers are set up in the cities that make traveling easier.
Recommendation: If you don't want to buy the local Rwandan data services, you can simply use the Wi-Fi at all times. Many major cities and places offer free Wi-Fi. Use a digital platform (Skype, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and much more) to stay connected to your loved ones.
