What Are People From Rwanda Called?Flag of Rwanda

East Africa, Rwanda
Rwanda

People from Rwanda are called:

People from Rwanda are called Rwandan.

Demonym:

Rwandan

Pronunciation:

/ruˈɑːndən/

About Rwanda

  • Capital city: Kigali.
  • Known as the 'Land of a Thousand Hills' for its mountainous terrain.
  • Remarkable post-genocide recovery and economic development.
  • Kinyarwanda, French, and English are official languages.

Quick Facts

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

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Etymology & Origin

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

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