Rwanda

❏ Language: The official languages of Rwanda are Kinyarwanda, English and French
❏ Population: There are 12.208.407 People
❏ population density: 26.338 People live in one km²
❏ Area: Rwanda has an area of 494,9 km²
❏ Timeshift: Compared to Austria time shifts by 1 hour earlier
❏ Random Fact: Rwanda is known as the “Land of a Thousand Hills”

Igisafuliya

Igisafuliya is a delicious dish prepared with chicken, vegetables and plantain. It is also called igisafrya, or igisafuria. The word means “pot” in Kinyarwanda, one of the official languages of Rwanda along with French and English. This dish, as well as many of its variants, bears this name as it is entirely prepared in one pot, similarly to a Moroccan or Algerian tajine.

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Culture - Rwanda

Festivals are an integral part of the Rwandese culture and are usually held to celebrate important occasions in society. One of the most important moments in Rwandese culture is the birth of a child. The culture dictates that a large ceremony is held to celebrate the birth and select a name. One of the most important events in Rwanda is Kwita Izina (in September).

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Special Sights

There are a host of sights and activities on offer for travelers to the region. Lovers of the outdoors will be pleased with the plethora of nature-based excursions on offer.
From hiking and trekking to rock climbing, there is so much of the natural environment to enjoy. For example, you can climb a volcano at the National Volcano Park.

- Special Sights