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The Country of Rwanda

Learn about the geography, people, and economy of Rwanda. Discover its location in Central Africa, its population and age structure, and key economic indicators such as GDP and exports.

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The Country of Rwanda

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  1. The Country of Rwanda Presented By: Name Date

  2. The Geography of Rwanda • Location:Central Africa, east of Democratic Republic of the Congo • Geographic coordinates:2 00 S, 30 00 E • Area:total: 26,338 sq km water: 1,390 sq km land: 24,948 sq km • Terrain:mostly grassy uplands and hills; relief is mountainous with altitude declining from west to east

  3. The People of Rwanda • Population:7,398,074 • Age structure:0-14 years: 41.7% (male 1,550,141; female 1,539,375) 15-64 years: 55.4% (male 2,039,573; female 2,057,059) 65 years and over: 2.9% (male 84,030; female 127,896) (2002 est.) • Population growth rate:1.16% (2002 est.)

  4. The Economy Of Rwanda • GDP:purchasing power parity - $7.2 billion (2001 est.) • GDP - real growth rate:5% (2001 est.) • GDP - per capita:purchasing power parity - $1,000 (2001 est.) • GDP - composition by sector:agriculture: 46% industry: 20% services: 34% (2000 est.)

  5. Rwandan Exports • Exports:$61 million f.o.b. (2001 est.) • Exports - commodities:coffee, tea, hides, tin ore • Exports - partners:EU 56.9%, Pakistan 12.3%, US 9.2%, China 4.4% Malaysia 4.4% (2000 est.)

  6. Rwandan Imports • Imports:$248 million f.o.b. (2001 est.) • Imports - commodities:foodstuffs, machinery and equipment, steel, petroleum products, cement and construction material • Imports - partners:Kenya 29.4%, EU 28%, US 10%, India 4.4%, Tanzania 2.2% (2000 est.)

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