About Rwanda
National Flag of the Republic of Rwanda
| Capital (and largest city) | Kigali 1°56.633′S 30°3.567′E |
| Official language(s) | Kinyarwanda, French, English |
| Demonym | Rwandan, Rwandese |
| Government | Presidential Republic |
| President | Paul Kagame |
| Prime Minister | Edouard Ngirente |
| Independence | From Belgium |
| Date | July 1, 1962 |
| Area | |
| Total | 26,338 km2 10,169 sq mi |
| Water (%) | 5.3 |
| Population | |
| July 2013 estimate | 12,012,589 |
| 2002 census | 8,162,715 |
| Density | 419.8/km2 1,087.2/sq mi |
| GDP (nominal) per capita | $ 730 (PPP $1,529) |
| Currency | Rwandan franc (RWF) |
| Time zone | CAT (UTC+2) |
| Summer (DST) | not observed (UTC+2) |
| Drives on the | right |
| ISO 3166 code | RW |
| Internet TLD | .rw |
| Calling code | 250 |
Updated on 8 August 2017
| Indirimbo Yubahiriza Igihugu
Rwanda Nziza |
National Anthem |
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| Rwanda nziza Gihugu cyacu
Wuje imisozi, ibiyaga n’ibirunga Ngobyi iduhetse gahorane ishya. Reka tukurate tukuvuge ibigwi Wowe utubumbiye hamwe twese Abanyarwanda uko watubyaye Berwa, sugira, singizwa iteka. Horana Imana, murage mwiza Ibyo tugukesha ntibishyikirwa; Umuco dusangiye uraturanga Ururimi rwacu rukaduhuza Ubwenge, umutima,amaboko yacu Nibigukungahaze bikwiye Nuko utere imbere ubutitsa. Abakurambere b’intwari Bitanze batizigama Baraguhanga uvamo ubukombe Utsinda ubukoroni na mpatsibihugu Byayogoje Afurika yose None uraganje mu bwigenge Tubukomeyeho uko turi twese. Komeza imihigo Rwanda dukunda Duhagurukiye kukwitangira Ngo amahoro asabe mu bagutuye Wishyire wizane muri byose Urangwe n’ishyaka, utere imbere Uhamye umubano n’amahanga yose Maze ijabo ryawe riguhe ijambo. |
Beautiful Rwanda
Oh beautiful Rwanda, our country Land of hills, lakes and volcanoes Be blessed our motherland Let us laud you and proclaim your greatness You who brought us forth and keep us together Be gracious, live long and always be praiseworthy God be with you, our precious heritage What we owe you is beyond measure Our common culture is our identity Our language unites us all Let our minds, hearts and vigour enrich you So that you may forever advance Our valiant forefathers Gave the best of themselves To make you a great nation You fought foreign domination That befell our Africa Independence was your prize And we will all defend it Stay the course our beloved Rwanda For you we are ready to make the sacrifice So peace may reign among your people So you may live in unlimited freedom May you be renowned for your zeal, May you forge ahead May you live in harmony with all nations And may dignity be your strength |
