| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| ISO 3166 alpha-2 | RWISO 3166 [2024] |
| ISO 3166 alpha-3 | RWAISO 3166 [2024] |
| Capital | KigaliGeoNames [2024] |
| Continent | AfricaGeoNames [2024] |
| Common name | RwandaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Official name | Republic of RwandaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Local name | RwandaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Etymology | the country is named for a local people, but the meaning of their own name is obscureCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Government type | Presidential republicCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Independence | 1 July 1962 (from Belgium-administered UN trusteeship)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National holiday | Independence Day, 1 July (1962)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Head of state | Paul KAGAME (Pres.)CIA World Leaders [2025] |
| Currency code (ISO 4217) | RWFISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Currency | Rwanda FrancISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Administrative subdivisions | 5ISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Subdivision names | City of Kigali / Eastern / Northern / Southern / WesternISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Historical overview | No authoritative open source found |
| National symbols | traditional woven basket with peaked lidCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National anthem | title: "Rwanda nziza" (Rwanda, Our Beautiful Country); lyrics/music: Faustin MURIGO/Jean-Bosco HASHAKAIMANA; history: adopted 2001CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National colors | blue, yellow, greenCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Citizenship rules | citizenship by birth: no; citizenship by descent only: the father must be a citizen of Rwanda; if the father is stateless or unknown, the mother must be a citizen; dual citizenship recognized: no; residency requirement for naturalization: 10 yearsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
the country is named for a local people, but the meaning of their own name is obscure
description: three horizontal bands of sky blue (top, double-width), yellow, and green, with a golden sun with 24 rays on the right end of the blue band meaning: blue stands for happiness and peace, yellow for economic development and mineral wealth, and green for hope for prosperity and natural resources; the sun symbolizes unity and enlightenment
Source: CIA World Factbook (Historical Archive — final edition) · CC0 · Edition 2026-05
