Rwanda
Rwanda is a densely populated landlocked country in East Africa. It borders Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and Tanzania. From 1884 to 1916, Rwanda was a German colony, then a Belgian UN-mandated territory. It gained its independence in 1962.
The majority of Rwanda is a highland with an average altitude of 1500 meters. The entire altitude range extends from around 1000 meters to the 4507 meter high Karisimbi (volcanic mountains in the north). The country is 1200 kilometers away from the East African coast, but due to its good road network it still serves as a transit for some exports from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The main African watershed between the catchment areas of the Nile and the Congo runs through the country.
Rwanda is often called the "land of a thousand hills" and does indeed have a very hilly landscape, mainly in the western part of the country.
Lage
Afrika
Fläche
26.338 km²
Bevölkerung
12.988.423
Sprache
Kinyarwanda, Französisch, Englisch, Swahili
Größte Stadt
Kigali
Hauptstadt
Kigali
Weather
Aufgrund der Höhe ist das Klima trotz der Äquatornähe eher mild-feucht. Das heiße äquatoriale Tageszeitenklima wird vom jahreszeitlichen ostafrikanischen Klima überlagert und durch die große Höhenlage gemildert. Die mittlere Tagestemperatur liegt bei 18 °C. Es gibt keine großen Temperaturschwankungen übers Jahr, doch variieren die Temperaturen mit der Höhenlage. Es gibt zwei Regenzeiten entsprechend den ostafrikanischen Monsunregen, umuhindo etwa zwischen September und Dezember (durchschnittlich 27 % der Jahresniederschlagsmenge) sowie itumba zwischen Februar und Anfang Juni. Zwischen März und Mai fallen 40 % der jährlichen Niederschläge. Das Klima und vor allem die Niederschläge weisen jedoch große Unregelmäßigkeiten auf.
Beste Reisezeit
Die beste Reisezeit für Ruanda liegt in der der großen und kleinen Trockenzeit, also zwischen Juni und Mitte September und zwischen Dezember und Januar.
Klima
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Max. Temperaturen | 26 | 5 | 26 | 5 | 26 | 5 | 25 | 2 | 24 | 9 | 25 | 3 |
| Min. Temperaturen | 26 | 1 | 27 | 1 | 27 | 4 | 26 | 5 | 25 | 7 | 25 | 5 |
| Sonnenstunden | 15 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 14 | 5 |
| Luftfeuchtigkeit | 14 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 0 |
| Regentage | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Wassertemperatur | 7 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
Zeitverschiebung
UTC+2
Währung
Ruanda-Franc (RWF)
Visa
Visumpflicht: Ja
Visum erhältlich: Ab 1. Jänner 2018 werden Visa mit einer Gültigkeitsdauer von 30 Tagen bei Ankunft erteilt.
Reisedokumente: Reisepass
Passgültigkeit: Mindestens 6 Monate bei Einreise
Cremefarbiger Notpass: Wird akzeptiert.
Vaccinations
It is recommended that you contact your family doctor or another suitable facility about 8 weeks before the start of your trip to find out about the recommended vaccinations.
African cuisine - food in Rwanda
African cuisine combines traditional fruits and vegetables, as well as exotic game and fish from the seas with a marinade shaped by cultures, colonies, trade routes and a unique history. Africa is a continent that stretches from arid desert to subtropical wetlands, plains, and jungle
African cuisine is becoming increasingly popular, especially among immigrants. However, the different dishes in Africa vary greatly from region to region. Above all, the areas heavily influenced by the British and French, such as Johannesburg, have a completely different cuisine to offer than those regions in Kenya. It is impossible to list the cuisine of each continent by name, but all regions of Africa are part of African cuisine.
Rwanda is nicknamed the "land of a thousand hills", which is certainly self-explanatory: countless hills stretch mainly in the southern regions of the country and make Rwanda a scenically attractive country. In the north, on the other hand, Rwanda consists mainly of volcanic mountains that reach heights of up to 4,500 meters. Another nickname for Rwanda is "African Switzerland", and the reasons for this are obvious.
Rwanda is home to some of the few remaining mountain gorillas. They are protected by a hunting ban, which unfortunately is not always observed. The American researcher Dian Fossey, who also made the film "Gorillas in the Mist" possible, lived with mountain gorillas. The gorillas are mostly found on the slopes of the volcanic ranges in the north of Rwanda and are one of the country's biggest attractions.
The beautiful Lake Kivu in RwandaThere are many small, picturesque places around Lake Kivu that have hardly been developed for tourism to date. All the more reason to visit this region, which is well worth seeing, as you can still see the original but beautiful Rwanda here. Kibuye is an example of these many small places. The Amahoro stadium in Kigali offers space for 35,000 spectators and is the largest stadium in Rwanda.
In the rainforest of Nyungwe, located in the mountains, there are many so-called endemic species to be admired due to many geographical and climatic peculiarities. Endemic species are those that only occur in a geographically clearly defined, usually relatively small region. National parks with waterfalls and abundant wildlife The many festivals and celebrations held in Rwanda are also remarkable. As everywhere in Africa, these are usually very loud and lively, but also very entertaining. In addition, there are certain Rwandan peculiarities during these celebrations.
The Rusumo waterfalls are located in Kagera National Park, one of the few national parks in Rwanda. Here, the Kagera Nile cascades over 15 meters into a lake. In addition to Lake Kivu, Lake Cyambwe is also worth a visit. It is located in the east of the country. It is around 13 kilometers long, but only just under one kilometer wide. Lake Cyambwe is also only a few kilometers from the border with Tanzania. Despite its relatively small size, Rwanda is home to almost 8 million people, making it one of the most densely populated countries, which is hardly surprising given that nations such as Mauritania and Algeria are largely deserted.
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