Location: is a small landlocked country in East Africa bordered by Uganda, the Congo and Tanzania. A verdant country of fertile and hilly terrain, the small republic bears the title "Land of a Thousand Hills"

 

Size: 26,798 km² 

 

Capital: Kigali

 

Population: 9.7 million 

 

Language: Swahili, English

 

Rwanda became famous during the time of the genocide, which saw thousands of innocent people being murdered at the hands of the rebels. Since then, the country has done an incredible job of establishing itself as a safe and sought after destination.  The countries greatest attraction are the incredible Mountain Gorilla that live in the Virunga Mountains.