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Posted 17 Jul 2024

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Rwanda (Capital: Kigali) 

Rwanda’s incumbent President wins fourth term.

A map of Central and East Africa highlighting Rwanda and its capital, Kigali. Neighboring countries shown include Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and others like Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, and more. The Indian Ocean is to the east.

Political Boundaries

  • Landlocked country lying south of Equator in east-central Africa.
  • Bounded by Uganda (north), Tanzania (east), Burundi (south), and Democratic Republic of Congo (west).

Geographical feature

  • Known as 'The Land of a Thousand Hills'
  • Highest point: Mount Karisimbi in Virunga Range
  • Major Lakes: Lake Kivu, Muhazi Lake etc.
  • Major Rivers: Akagera, Akanyaru, Mukungwa (in Nile Basin) and Rubyiro, Ruhwa, Rusizi (in Congo Basin).

 

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  • Kigali
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