Rwanda

**Geography**
= The Capital city of Rwanda is Kigali, other major cities are Ruhrengeri and Gisenyi. The boundries around Rwanda Are Uganda (169 km) Kongo DRC (217 km) Tazinia (217 km) and Brundi (290 km). Rwanda is located in the region of Aferica, with a popluation of 9,171,893. Rwanda is a fairly big country with an area total of 26,340 km and and an land. (6) =

**Government**
The Currency used in Rwanda is Rwanda Franc (RWF). The currency is separated in 100 centimes. The former currency was used in 1916 till 1960. The Current Rwandan goverment started to issue its own Frac in 1964.(2) Rwanda uses a Republic; Multi-party, presidential system. Their current President is Maj. Gen. Paul Kagame. To be able to vote you must be at least 18 years of age. Their Law system is based off of German and Belgian civil law systems.(1)

Culture Common everyday activites such as cooking, cleaning, washing, harvesting, gathering are all done by Rwdanda people by themselves. They get no help from big name companies and they do more indepentent work than most other countires. They make their own clothes, food, and most make their own homes.(3) There are two main tribes in Rawanda They are the Tutsi and Hutu. The tribes have a very trouble past between them. In the October of 1990 the Tutsi Rebels attempted to over throw the Hutu led goverment. This was due to the strong hate between the two groups. The Hutu had a very strong response to the attempt. Civil War broke out between the two. The UN did not take the proper action against the war. These times of war are done but it will not be forgotten in history.(5) Rwanda takes great pride in their Soccer team nicknames "The Wasps". There are not many sports played in the country but in the wealthy areas you can find Golf courses and tennis courts. (7) (Below) Rwanda's Soccer teams logo.  Major Religions In Rwanda the Religions are somewhat diverse, it is mostly Roman Cathloic with 56.5% of the population being Cathloic. The next biggest Religion is Protestant with about 26% of the people. There are a few other smaller relgions in the area such as Adventist with 11%, Muslim 4.6%, and indeginious beliefs with 0.1%. (6) ﻿Major Languages

History
Batutsi pastoralists are noted as the first people to arrive in Rwanda in the 15th century from the horn of Africa. They were also the first to set up a monarchy. Their "Mwami" or a king was the leader in the Monarchy along with nobles and hierarchy.(1) Rwanda was first explored by the Europeans in the years 1854. In 1890 Rwanda joined a German East Africa and then in 1916 it was occupied by Belgium troops. After the war had ended the Belgium troops left and Rwanda Became a League of Nations mandate by the Belgium. This all took place in 1946. Rwanda gained indep

Language
There are 3 Official languages spoken. They are: Kinyarwanda which is a universal Bantu vernacular; French, English, and Kiswahili (Swahili).(6)

**Test Questions** 1. What is the most common Religion found in Rwanda? 2. In What century did the first people arrive in Rwanda? 3. What are the 2 major tribes in Rwanda? 4. What is Rwanda's Current President's name? (try your best to pronounce it) 5. How old must you be to vote?

Cited Sources
1.www.Countrywatch.com 2. www. Maps of the world.com 3.www.rwandantourism,com type in Rwanda 4.www.youtube.com 5.www.infoplease.com 6.wwwgoafrica.com 7.www.threeye: co.rw/sports


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James Macias and Nick Rogers