What is the capital of Rwanda?
The capital of Rwanda is Kigali.
- Official name
- Republic of Rwanda
- Capital
- Kigali
- Region
- Africa
- Subregion
- Eastern Africa
- Currency
- Rwandan franc
- Languages
- English, French, Kinyarwanda
- Land neighbours
- Burundi, DR Congo, Tanzania, Uganda
- Area
- 26,338 km²
- Landlocked
- Yes
- Calling code
- +250
- Internet domain
- .rw
Quick answers about Rwanda
What currency is used in Rwanda?
Rwanda uses Rwandan franc.
Where is Rwanda?
Rwanda is in Eastern Africa, within Africa.
What languages are spoken in Rwanda?
The reference languages listed for Rwanda are English, French, Kinyarwanda.
Which countries border Rwanda?
Rwanda shares listed land borders with Burundi, DR Congo, Tanzania, Uganda.
Is Rwanda landlocked?
Yes. Rwanda is landlocked, which means it has no ocean coastline.
States and provinces in Rwanda
Sources and review
Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.