Rwanda
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Flag Description
Three horizontal bands of sky blue (top, double width), yellow, and green, with a golden sun with 24 rays near the fly end of the blue band.

Currency
Rwandan franc.

Astronomy
Today's date is November 8, 2009. There is currently a Full Moon.

Location
Central africa, east of democratic republic of the congo.

Climate
Temperate; two rainy seasons (february to april, november to january); mild in mountains with frost and snow possible.

Terrain
Mostly grassy uplands and hills; relief is mountainous with altitude declining from west to east.

Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at Rusizi River 950 m. The highest point is at Volcan Karisimbi 4,519 m.

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Rwanda News:
Did Sierra Leone get war crimes justice?
As Sierra Leonean war crimes convicts begin their sentences this week in Rwanda, the BBC's Umaru Fofana considers the achievement of the Special Court for Sierra Leone.
Canada jails Rwandan war criminal
A Rwandan man convicted of war crimes is jailed for life by a Canadian court, without the prospect of parole for 25 years.

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