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🇷🇼 Rwanda Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Rwanda is a country in East Africa, Africa. It covers a total area of 26,338 km² and is a landlocked country with no coastline. It shares land borders with 4 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Africa
geographical region
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Region
East Africa
sub-region
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Total Area
26,338 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
513/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+2
UTC offset
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Independence
1962
established
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Climate
Tropical highland, mild due to altitude
general type

Location and Position

Rwanda is situated in East Africa, within the broader continent of Africa. As a landlocked country, Rwanda has no direct access to the sea, which historically influenced its trade routes and development. Access to international markets relies on agreements with neighbouring countries.

Size and Area

Rwanda covers a total area of 26,338 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 13.5M across this area, the population density is 513/km². The capital city is Kigali.

Climate

The climate of Rwanda is tropical highland, mild due to altitude. The best time to visit is generally June–September, December–February, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Rwanda

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Uganda
Kampala
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Tanzania
Dodoma
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Burundi
Gitega
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Congo
Brazzaville

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Rwanda located?

Rwanda is located in East Africa, Africa. The capital city is Kigali.

How large is Rwanda?

Rwanda has a total area of 26,338 km² with a population density of 513/km².

What countries border Rwanda?

Rwanda shares land borders with: Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Congo.

What is the climate of Rwanda?

The climate of Rwanda is Tropical highland, mild due to altitude. The best time to visit is June–September, December–February.

What timezone is Rwanda in?

Rwanda observes UTC+2 timezone.

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