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Capital: Kigali
Airports: Kigali
Currency: The Rwandan franc (RF$) is the basic monetary unit. For the current rate of exchange visit the Olson and Anderson web site.
Time Zones: Current local time. Standard time is two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Languages: Kinyarwanda, French and Kiswahilia are in use.
Visit the CIA World Fact Book for a large variety of particulars regarding Rwanda.
Travel Advisories: Travelers should check the web sites listed on our international pages that provide advice of possible security and health risks when visiting this region.
The web site for the Rwandan Embassy in Washington, DC provides an introduction to the country and information on a variety of government topics. There is a page with useful travel and tourism information.
The Africa Guide web site is another good source of information about Rwanda.
The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International web site is an excellent source of information about this important and highly acclaimed conservation project located in Rwanda.