What Are People From Rwanda Called?

East Africa, Rwanda

The demonym for people from Rwanda is:

Rwandan

Pronunciation:

/ruˈɑːndən/

Ends in -an — see how this suffix works

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About Rwanda

Rwanda is a small, landlocked nation in East Africa, with its capital city of Kigali serving as a clean, organized, and rapidly developing center of commerce and government. The country is known as the Land of a Thousand Hills, a name that reflects its mountainous terrain and green, terraced farmland. Rwanda has achieved remarkable recovery and economic development since the genocide of 1994, and its progress is widely studied as an example of national renewal. The Virunga Mountains in the northwest are home to endangered mountain gorillas, which attract conservation-minded travelers to the region. Coffee and tea are important agricultural exports, and farming remains central to rural life. Kinyarwanda, French, and English are official languages, and the country's cultural traditions include drumming, dance, and storytelling. Visitors seeking hills, gorillas, and a welcoming spirit will find Rwanda deeply memorable.

Quick Facts about Rwanda
Population:
14,094,683 (2024 est.)
Country:
Rwanda
Region:
East Africa

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Etymology of the Rwanda Demonym

From the Kinyarwanda word 'Rwanda' meaning 'domain' or referring to the people and their territory.

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