Rwanda

SHORT INFORMATION

Population of Rwanda

According to the 2010 revison of the World Population Prospects the total population was 10 624 000 in 2010, compared to only 2 072 000 in 1950. The proportion of children below the age of 15 in 2010 was 42.6%, 54.7% was between 15 and 65 years of age, while 2.7% was 65 years or older .

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Wedding Traditions in Rwanda

Wedding traditions in Rwanda seems similar in many African regions with regards to spirit, but their tribes and ethnic groups are quite significant in details. Rwandan Wedding traditions has a strong significance in traditions because marriage links not only two people but also to their families and even the to the tribe they belong. Incorporating the customs and traditions in Rwandan wedding gives honor to their ancestors.

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Provinces of Rwanda

The Provinces of Rwanda, called intara, are further divided into districts (akarere) and municipalities (umujyi). Prior to January 1, 2006, Rwanda was composed of twelve provinces; however, the Rwandan Government decided to establish new provinces in an attempt to address issues that arose from the Rwandan Genocide of 1994.