Rwanda
Rwanda is a country in Africa. Its capital is Kigali, and it shares land borders with 4 countries.
- Capital
- Kigali
- Region
- Africa
- Area
- 25,365 km² Number 144 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 4 countries
What is the capital of Rwanda?
The capital of Rwanda is Kigali.
Which countries border Rwanda?
Rwanda shares land borders with 4 countries: Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania and Uganda.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Kigali |
|---|---|---|
 Burundi | Gitega | 166 km (103 mi) |
 Uganda | Kampala | 379 km (235 mi) |
 Tanzania | Dodoma | 786 km (489 mi) |
 Democratic Republic of the Congo | Kinshasa | 1,665 km (1,035 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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