Rwanda is a country in East Africa, bordered among other countries by Uganda and Tanzania. It has a population of approximately 12 million people. The official languages are Kinyarwanda, French, and English.
Kigali is the capital city and it is considered to be Africa's cleanest city.
The country has a diverse landscape with a mix of highlands, hills, and savannah, and is known as the "Land of a Thousand Hills".
Rwanda has made impressive economic progress, with an average annual growth rate of around 8% since 2001.
The country has attracted significant foreign investment, particularly in the technology and service sectors.
It promotes gender equality, particularly in terms of political representation. Women make up over 60% of the country's parliament, the highest percentage in the world.
Rwanda has implemented a successful universal health care system, providing access to quality health care to all its citizens
Despite the events of its recent history, Rwanda made a significant progress in rebuilding, healing and the reconciliation among its people.
Rwanda was declared the 9th safest country in the world by the world Economic Forum in 2017.
The country is also known for its efforts towards environmental conservation, with gorilla trekking and other wildlife tours being popular tourist activities.
Gorilla trekking: Rwanda is home to the endangered mountain gorillas, and one of the best places in the world to see them is in the Volcanoes National Park. Visitors can take guided treks into the forest to observe these gentle giants in their natural habitat.
The Golden Monkey trekking: is one of the least strenuous activities in Volcanoes National Park. The monkeys live at the bottom of the mountain range in the bamboo forest and terrain here is relatively flat and easy to trek. Basic
Cultural experiences: Rwanda has a rich cultural heritage, and visitors can explore traditional villages, learn about local customs, and attend traditional dance performances.
History: After the 1994 genocide, the country faced enormous challenges in rebuilding and healing from the trauma. However, over the past two decades, Rwanda has made remarkable progress in terms of economic growth, poverty reduction, and reconciliation efforts. Rwanda has also seen significant improvements in healthcare, education, and infrastructure. Tourism has significantly grown as the country is now considered very safe.
Scenic beauty: Rwanda is known as the "land of a thousand hills" because of its stunning mountainous landscapes.
Among them: The Volcanoes National Park to observe endangered mountain gorillas; freshwater Lake Kivu with beautiful views of the surrounding hills; Nyungwe Forest National Park, with it's dense forest, diverse wildlife, and hiking trails; and Akagera National Park with it's variety of wildlife and stunning landscapes of savannah, lakes, and wetlands.
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