Rwanda: Capital, Flag and Fun Facts

About Rwanda

Rwanda is a small, landlocked country in east-central Africa, just south of the equator. It is called the 'Land of a Thousand Hills' for its green, rolling landscape. It is famous for mountain gorillas living in misty volcanic forests.

About Kigali

Kigali is built across green hills in the centre of Rwanda. It is the largest city and is known as one of the cleanest cities in Africa.

Fun facts about Rwanda

1. Rwanda is known as the 'Land of a Thousand Hills' because its landscape is covered in steep, green hills.
2. Volcanoes National Park is one of the few places in the world where people can see wild mountain gorillas.
3. Each year at the Kwita Izina ceremony, newborn baby gorillas in Rwanda are given names.
4. Rwanda banned plastic bags in 2008, and travellers' luggage may be checked for them on arrival.
5. On the last Saturday of each month, many Rwandans join Umuganda, a morning of community work like cleaning streets.
6. Nyungwe National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has a canopy walkway high above the rainforest.