Rwanda: capital, population, borders and facts
Rwanda is a country in Africa. Its capital city is Kigali. Roughly 14 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Rwanda shares a land border with 4 countries: Burundi, DR Congo, Tanzania and Uganda. It is landlocked, which means it has no coastline on an ocean.
| Capital city | Kigali |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population (approx.) | 14 million |
| Land neighbours | 4: Burundi, DR Congo, Tanzania, Uganda |
| Coastline | None. It is landlocked. |
Outline of Rwanda
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Rwanda?
The capital of Rwanda is Kigali.
What is the population of Rwanda?
Rwanda has roughly 14 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Rwanda?
Rwanda borders Burundi, DR Congo, Tanzania and Uganda.
Is Rwanda landlocked?
Yes, Rwanda is landlocked.
Travel basics for Rwanda
In Rwanda, traffic drives on the right, plug types C and E and G and emergency number police 112, ambulance 912, fire 112. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Rwanda travel basics page.
Put what you know about Rwanda to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Rwanda is Kigali. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: Flags are one of the quickest things to learn. Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Rwanda has 4 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 14 million people, Rwanda is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
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