Rwanda

Rwanda

Country in East Africa

Rwanda, officially the Republic of Rwanda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Known as the "Land of a Thousand Hills" for its high elevation and rolling terrain, its geography is dominated by mountains in the west and savanna in the southeast. The largest and most notable lakes are mainly in the western and northern regions of the country, and several volcanoes that form part of the Virunga volcanic chain are primarily in the northwest. The climate is considered tropical highland, with two rainy seasons and two dry seasons each year. Its capital and largest city is Kigali, located at the centre of the country, at 1,567 metres above sea level.

Also known as...Republic of Rwanda and The Land of a Thousand Hills
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Rwandan genocide suspect dies

Rwandan genocide suspect dies Alleged Rwandan genocide financier Félicien Kabuga has died in custody at age 93 while awaiting trial in The Hague.