Rwanda

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 May 13, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter 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.

Maps of Africa

Rwanda

This is a map of Rwanda. The map illustrates the location of Kigali and its proximity to Byumba, Butare, Cyangugu, and the Lac Kivu.

Other countries on this map include: Uganda / Tanzania / Burundi

Rwanda News:
Rwanda official in genocide trial
A Rwandan ex-minister goes on trial for his alleged role in a massacre of Tutsis during the 1994 genocide.
Attacks in Rwanda genocide week
There have been two fatal attacks in Rwanda during a week of mourning for the victims of the genocide, police say.

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