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Rwanda Geography 1997https://photius.com/wfb1997/rwanda/rwanda_geography.htmlSOURCE: 1997 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Location Central Africa, east of Democratic Republic of the Congo Geographic coordinates 2 00 S, 30 00 E Map references Africa Area
Area - comparative slightly smaller than Maryland Land boundaries
Coastline 0 km (landlocked) Maritime claims none (landlocked) Climate temperate; two rainy seasons (February to April, November to January);mild in mountains with frost and snow possible Terrain mostly grassy uplands and hills; relief is mountainous with altitudedeclining from west to east Elevation extremes
Natural resources gold, cassiterite (tin ore), wolframite (tungsten ore), natural gas,hydropower Land use
Irrigated land 40 sq km (1993 est.) Natural hazards periodic droughts; the volcanic Virunga mountains are in the northwestalong the border with Democratic Republic of the Congo Environment - current issues deforestation results from uncontrolled cutting of trees for fuel; overgrazing;soil exhaustion; soil erosion Environment - international agreements
Geography - note
landlocked; predominantly rural population
NOTE: The information regarding Rwanda on this page is re-published from the 1997 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Rwanda Geography 1997 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Rwanda Geography 1997 should be addressed to the CIA. |