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Rwanda once evoked images of gorillas and breathtaking mountain views, until the country was devastated by the attempted genocide of the Tutsi tribe in 1994. These days, much of the country is rebuilt, the economy resurrected, and travellers can move around much more safely.
Travel Warning: Border Alerts
Although Rwanda's security situation has improved over the last couple of years, travellers are advised to steer clear of the borders of Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo due to outbreaks of armed rebel conflict.
severity: High-level alert
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Rwanda
Population
8,600,000
Currency
Name: Rwanda Franc
Code: RWF
Symbol: RF
Electrical Plugs
230V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Kinyarwanda, English, French
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +2
Country Dialing Code
+250
Weights & Measures
Metric
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