Rwanda - General

Key Facts

Geography

Area

26,338 sq km (10,169 sq miles).

Population

12.3 million (2018)

Population density

499 per sq km (2018)

Capital

Kigali

Government

Republic.

Head of state

President Paul Kagame since 2000.

Head of government

Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva since 2025.

Electricity

230 volts AC, 50Hz. European-style plugs with two round pins are most commonly used.

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