Rwanda

Rwanda borders the Democratic Republic of Congo in the west, Uganda in the north, Tanzania in the east and Burundi in the south.
Steep mountains and charming green valleys cover a large territory of the country.
Rwanda does not have access to the ocean, but it is located in the region of large lakes in central Africa. And they call this country the Pays des Mille Collines or the Land of a Thousand Hills because of the green hills and plains covering the entire territory of this small African state. Farms and privately cultivated land provide food for the densely populated areas of Rwanda.
The highest mountains in the country reach a height of 4.519m - a ridge of volcanoes and Lake Kivu, which are located near the border with the DRC.

The longest river in the country - Nyabarongo.

Tourism is a growing industry in Rwanda and in recent years has brought considerable income to the state and creates jobs that are so necessary for the country's reviving economy. The main attraction of Rwanda is the mountain gorillas, which are preserved only in national reserves and also the beautiful Lake Kivu. Rwanda has shown the highest growth rate in Africa in the last couple of years and is now rightfully considered African Switzerland. It is a clean and developed country that is very hospitable and organized.

Territory: 26338 sq. Km.
  
Capital: Kigali

Largest cities: Kigali, Gysenyi

Languages: Official languages ​​are English and French. Other languages: Kinyarwanda and Swahili. Most Rwandans speak several languages. Swahili is also a common language and especially in the cities.

Population: About 11 million people.

Religions: Roman Catholic 33%, Protestant 33%, Islam 10%, indigenous beliefs 24%

Currency unit: Rwanda franc (RWF) = 100 centimes. Banknotes: RWF 5,000, 1,000, 500 and 100. Coins: RWF 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1.

The country's main gross product: Agriculture products: coffee, tea, cotton, tobacco, kasava, bananas, sugar, flowers, etc. Mining industry (Tin, Tungsten, copper, cobalt), wood, light industry

Exports: Coffee, tea, flowers, wood, cobalt and tungsten ores

Climate: Tropical warm and humid. Average temperature: October to May 28-34 and from June to September 25-30 degrees. Rain falls mainly in the rainy season from May to August.

Time Zone: Central African Time GMT+2 hours

Visa: For entry into Rwanda, an entry visa is required for Russian, Kazakh and Ukrainian tourists. Visa can be obtained at the border.

Vaccinations: It is recommended to take preventive medications for malaria. Yellow fever vaccination is not required for Rwanda.

Credit Cards: VISA, MASTER CARD credit cards are accepted for payment in hotels and shops.

Foreign Exchange: You can pay in foreign currency only at the hotels and jewelry shops. Please exchange your money in Bureau De Change..

Tips: In Rwanda, it is customary to pay tips. In a restaurant: about 10% of the total bull (including drinks). Porter services: about $ 1 per piece of luggage. Driver Guide: $ 2-3 per person per day for work.

Voltage: 220-230 volts with a double (European type) socket.

Drinking water: Tap water in Rwanda is not recommended for drinking. Buy bottled water!

Car rental: Not very common in Rwanda. Usually when renting a car you will be provided with a car with a driver. Car rental locations are only in Kigali.