A combination of tropical location and high altitude ensures that most of Rwanda has a temperate year-round climate. Temperatures rarely stray above 30 degrees Celsius by day or below 15 degrees Celsius at night throughout the year. The exceptions are the chilly upper slopes of the Virunga Mountains, and the hot low-lying Tanzania border area protected in Akagera National Park. Throughout the country, seasonal variations in temperature are relatively insignificant. Most parts of the country receive in excess of 1,000mm of precipitation annually, with the driest months being July to September and the wettest February to May.
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Culture: Music and dance plays an important role in the traditions of all Rwanda's peoples .The Rwandan people have a variety of music and dance which range from acts that demonstrate epics commemorating excellence and bravery, humorous lyrics to hunting root. Traditional songs are often accompanied by a solitary lulunga, a harp-like instrument with eight strings. More celebratory dances are backed by a drum orchestra, which typically comprises seven to nine members, and collectively produce a hypnotic and exciting explosion set of intertwining rhythms. |
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Rwanda’s economy still may be small and predominantly agricultural, but in recent years, with political stability, it continues to grow steadily shifting to a supply economy. The major economic sectors have recorded remarkable progress and have improved internal resources to finance the budget.
Rwanda has put in place the Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy (EDPRS 2008-2012) which provides a medium term framework for achieving the country’s long term development aspirations as embodied in Rwanda Vision 2020, the seven year Government of Rwanda (GoR) programme, and the Millennium Development Goals. |
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Location: Central Africa
Population: Estimated at 9,073,706
Area: 26,388Sq Kms
Water: 1,390 Sq Kms
Land: 24,968 Sq Kms
Land boundaries: 893Kms
Coastline: Land Locked
Climate: Temperate; two rainy seasons
Terrain: Mostly grassy uplands and hills; mountainous with altitude declining from west to east Elevation Extremes: Lowest point: Rusizi River 950m
Highest point: Karisimbi 4,505 m
Official languages: Kinyarwanda, French and English. Kiswahili is also used in commercial hubs |
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