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Rwanda quiz
Rwanda is in 4 of our quizzes: the Africa map, flag and 3 trivia questions. Capital: Kigali.
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6 questions about Rwanda only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Rwanda at a glance
| Capital | Kigali |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Location | Central Africa, east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, north of Burundi |
| Population | 14 million (2024 estimate), 77th of 196 |
| Area | 26,338 km², 142nd of 196 |
| People per km² | 517 |
| Land borders | Burundi (315 km), Tanzania (222 km), DR Congo (221 km), Uganda (172 km) |
| Coastline | None, landlocked |
| Highest point | Volcan Karisimbi, 4,519 m |
| Official languages | French, English, Swahili and Kinyarwanda |
| Currency | Rwandan franc |
| Flag colours | light blue, yellow, green and blue |
| Independence | 1962, from Belgium |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +250 |
| Terrain | Mostly grassy uplands and hills; relief is mountainous with altitude declining from west to east |
| Climate | Temperate; two rainy seasons (February to April, November to January); mild in mountains with frost and snow possible |
| Where the name comes from | The country is named for a local people, but the meaning of their own name is obscure |
| In our quizzes | 4 packs |
Rwanda is landlocked and touches 4 countries; Burundi has the longest border with it (315 km), Uganda the shortest (172 km). Rwanda is only 142nd by area yet 77th by population, with 517 people to every km².
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Questions we ask
3| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which country has English, French, Swahili and Kinyarwanda as official languages? | Rwanda |
| In 2008 Rwanda switched its schools from which language to English? | French |
| Which country is called the Land of a Thousand Hills? | Rwanda |
Rwanda, question by question
The flag round shows Burundi, Uganda and Tanzania next to Rwanda.
Trivia asks: “Which country has English, French, Swahili and Kinyarwanda as official languages?” The answer is Rwanda. It also asks: “In 2008 Rwanda switched its schools from which language to English?” (French).
Every Rwanda question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Rwanda?
The capital of Rwanda is Kigali.
Which continent is Rwanda in?
Rwanda is in Africa.
What is the population of Rwanda?
About 14 million (2024 estimate).
Which countries border Rwanda?
Rwanda borders Burundi, Tanzania, the DR Congo and Uganda.
What is the highest point in Rwanda?
Volcan Karisimbi, at 4,519 m.
What is the official language of Rwanda?
There are 4: French, English, Swahili and Kinyarwanda.