Rwanda

Key Stats

Capital: Kigali

Population: 11.9 million

Average life expectancy: 64 years

Literacy rate: 71%

Population living below poverty line: 39%

Population without electricity: 9.3 million

Population without access to safe drinking water: 2.8 million

Most widely spoken language: Kinyarwanda

Source: The World Factbook

About Rwanda

Rwanda is located in central Africa just east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and is also bordered by Tanzania, Burundi, and Uganda. Rwanda has suffered through civil war, ruthless genocide, and extreme corruption. Although they are now experiencing recovery, this has led to political unrest and limited economic opportunity for artisans. Known for its breathtaking scenery and rolling hills, Rwanda is celebrated for traditional crafts including basketry, ceramics, and ironworks.

Rwanda