Rwanda

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Currency of Rwanda

Rwanda Franc (RWF) = 100 centimes. Notes are in denominations of RWF 5,000, 2,000, 1,000 and 500. Coins are in denominations of RWF100, 50, 20, 10 and 5.

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Lakes and rivers in Rwanda

Rwanda has many lakes. The largest, Lake Kivu, is located in the midst of the volcanic peaks in the Virunga Mountains and forms part of the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The lake has a surface area of 2,665 square kilometers (1,025 square miles) and reaches a maximum depth of 475 meters (1,558 feet).

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Overview of Ruanda

Officially name: Republic of Rwanda

Capital: Kigali

Largest city: Kigali

Official language: Kinyarwanda, French, English

Government: Republic