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Rwanda

Rwanda is a landlocked country in Eastern Africa, covering about 26,338 kmยฒ (10,169 sq mi). Its capital is Kigali. It shares a land border with Burundi, the DR Congo, Tanzania and Uganda.

Capital
Kigali
Continent
Africa
Region
Eastern Africa
Area
26,338 kmยฒ
Languages
English, French and Kinyarwanda
Currency
Rwandan franc
Calling code
+250
Internet domain
.rw
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