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Africa Atlas•Eastern Africa
Surface Area: 26,338 km² • GPS Centroid: -1.94°, 29.87°

Rwanda Geography, Terrain & Natural Landmarks

Complete physical landform profile for Rwanda. Explore topographical features, climate belts, natural boundaries, and planetary records.

Total Area26,338 km²Sovereign land & inland waters
Capital CityKigaliAdministrative seat
Continental RegionAfricaEastern Africa
GPS Coordinates-1.94°, 29.87°Geometric centroid

🏔️ Physical Terrain & Landscape Systems

Known as the "Land of a Thousand Hills", a lush highland nation in East Africa featuring the Virunga volcanic chain.

Climate ClassificationSubtropical highland climate with mild temperatures year-round
Notable Natural LandmarkVolcanoes National Park
Geographic Fact

Did You Know?

Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda is one of the few remaining natural habitats of endangered mountain gorillas.

🏙️ Major Geographic & Metropolitan Hubs

Primary demographic, industrial, and administrative centers distributed across Rwanda.

Capital City

Kigali

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Metropolitan Hub

Gisenyi

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Metropolitan Hub

Ruhengeri

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Metropolitan Hub

Butare

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🌐 Regional Boundaries & Neighbors in Africa

Bordering sovereign states and maritime partners sharing geographic borders with Rwanda.

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