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On Jan. 28, 1961, the republic was proclaimed under a tricolor of red, yellow, and green-the Pan African colors. In Rwanda these symbolize the blood shed for liberation, peace and tranquility, and hope and optimism. In 1961 a black "R" was added to distinguish the flag from that of Guinea and to stand for Rwanda, revolution, and referendum.
Rwanda
Official name: Repubulika y'u Rwanda (Rwanda); République Rwandaise (French); Republic of Rwanda (English).
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Country (long form)Republic of Rwanda
CapitalKigali
Total Area10,169.16 sq mi
26,338.00 sq km
(slightly smaller than Maryland)
Population7,312,756 (July 2001 est.)
note: estimates for this country explicitly take into account the effects of excess mortality due to AIDS; this can result in lower life expectancy, higher infant mortality and death rates, lower population and growth rates, and changes in the distribution of population by age a ...
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OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Rwanda
CAPITAL: Kigali
SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT: Multiparty Republic with Transitional Government
AREA: 26,338 Sq Km (10,169 Sq Mi)
ESTIMATED 2000 POPULATION: 9,266,100
LOCATION & GEOGRAPHY: Rwanda is a landlocked country located in East Central Africa. It is bound by Uganda to the north, Tanzania to the east, Burundi to the south, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire) and Lake Kivu to the west. The country is divided into six topographical ...
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Rwanda
Capital : Kigali
Major Language(s) : Kinyarwanda, French
Largest City : Kigali
Date of UN Membership : 18 Sep. 1962
Largest City Population (in thousands, 1995) : 286
Latitude/Longitude (at largest city) : 01°58'S 30°07'E
Currency : franc
GDP (million US$, 1997) : 1016
Area (km2) : 26338
Total Population (in thousands, 1999) : 7235
Population Density (per square km., 1997) : 223
GDP Per Capita (US$, 1997) : 170
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Rwanda Geography 2000
Location: Central Africa, east of Democratic Republic of the Congo
Geographic coordinates: 2 00 S, 30 00 E
Map references: Africa
Area:
total: 26,338 sq km
land: 24,948 sq km
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Official Name Republic of Rwanda
Capital City Kigali
Languages Kinyarwanda, French, local dialects
Official Currency Rwanda Franc
Religions Catholic, traditional beliefs
Population 7,312,000
Land Area 24,950 sq km (9,633 sq miles)
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