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	Rwanda (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Rwanda's countryside is covered by grasslands and small farms extending over rollinghills, with areas of rugged mountains that extend southeast from a chain of volcanoes inthe northwest.
		Less than 100,000 Rwandans are estimated to remain outside of Rwanda in late 1997,and they are thought to be the remnants of the defeated army of the the former genocidalgovernment and its allies in the civilian militias known as Interahamwe.
		Rwanda's manufacturing sector contributes about 15%-18% of GDP and is dominated by theproduction of import substitutes for internal consumption.
	clinton4.nara.gov /Africa/rwanda.html (2969 words)

	Rwanda Demographics and Geography - Columbia Gazetteer of the World Online
		Rwanda, republic (10,169 sq mi/26,338 sq km; 1992 population 7,164,994; 2004 estimated population 7,954,013), E central Africa, bordering on Democratic Republic of the Congo in the W, on Uganda in the N, on Tanzania in the E, and on Burundi in the S; (cap.) Kigali.
		Rwanda is one of the most densely populated countries in Africa, and its population has a high annual growth rate—1.82%.
		Rwanda depends on aid from the Netherlands, Germany, the U.S., and international agencies to balance its budget, to finance foreign purchases, and to fund development projects.
	www.columbiagazetteer.org /public/Rwanda.html (1366 words)

	Rwanda (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Rwanda's population density, even after the 1994 genocide, is among the highest in Sub-Saharan Africa (230 per sq.
		Less than 100,000 Rwandans are estimated to remain outside of Rwanda in late 1997, and they are thought to be the remnants of the defeated army of the the former genocidal government and its allies in the civilian militias known as Interahamwe.
		Rwanda is exploiting these natural resources through joint hydroelectric projects with Burundi and the PEOPLE's Democratic Republic of the Congo.
	clinton2.nara.gov /Africa/rwanda.html (3122 words)

	Geography of present-day nations and states - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Geography of The Bahamas - Commonwealth of The Bahamas
		Geography of the Republic of the Congo - Republic of the Congo
		Geography of Trinidad and Tobago - Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_geography_topics (1268 words)

	East Africa Living Encyclopedia
		Location Rwanda is located in east-central Africa, between latitudes 10 and 30 South, and longitudes 290 and 310 East; it is bordered on the north by Uganda, on the east by Tanzania, on the south by Burundi, and on the west by Zaire.
		Rwanda is a landlocked country, bordered by Uganda to the north, Tanzania to the east, Burundi to the south, and Zaire to the west.
		Rwanda's eastern border is formed by the Akagera River on its way to Lake Victoria.
	www.africa.upenn.edu /NEH/rwgeography.htm (1046 words)

	Rwanda (11/06)
		The genocide continues to impact Rwanda’s economy; as of 2003, 30% of the Rwanda Development Bank’s outstanding non-performing loans originated from the period of 1994 genocide.
		Rwanda’s landlocked situation necessitates strong highway infrastructure maintenance, and good transport linkages to neighboring countries, especially Uganda and Tanzania, are critical.
		Rwanda is an active member of the international community and has remained in the international spotlight since the 1994 genocide.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/2861.htm (4121 words)

	Facts About Rwanda
		Despite substantial international assistance and political reforms - including Rwanda's first local elections in March 1999 and its first post-genocide presidential and legislative elections in August and September 2003 - the country continues to struggle to boost investment and agricultural output, and ethnic reconciliation is complicated by the real and perceived Tutsi political dominance.
		Rwanda is a poor rural country with about 90% of the population engaged in (mainly subsistence) agriculture.
		The 1994 genocide decimated Rwanda's fragile economic base, severely impoverished the population, particularly women, and eroded the country's ability to attract private and external investment.
	worldfacts.us /Rwanda.htm (819 words)

	Rwanda Overview \| Rwanda Tour Guide \| iExplore.com
		Also known as 'the land of a thousand hills', Rwanda is a landlocked country of lovely and various landscapes.
		Rwanda is a country of unimaginable beauty and such beauty defies its violent past: may it continue to defy it forever.
		Rwanda is a small mountainous country in central Africa, bordered to the north by Uganda, to the east by Tanzania, to the south by Burundi and to the west by the Democratic Republic of Congo.
	www.africa.com /dmap/Rwanda/Overview (524 words)

	Rwanda: History, Geography, Government, and Culture — Infoplease.com
		Rwanda, in east-central Africa, is surrounded by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Tanzania, and Burundi.
		Rwanda: Economy - Economy The economy of Rwanda is overwhelmingly agricultural, with most of the workers engaged in...
		Rwanda: a nation resilient in the aftermath of genocide.
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0107926.html (1505 words)

	UNDP \| Rwanda
		Rwanda is a landlocked country situated in Central Africa.
		The country is situated on the eastern rim of the Albertine Rift, a western arm of the Great Rift Valley, on the watershed between Africa's two largest river systems: the Nile and the Congo.
		Rwanda is bordered by Uganda to the north, Tanzania to the east, Burundi to the south and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the west.
	www.unrwanda.org /undp/Rwanda_Country_Profile.html (172 words)

	Geography of the African country of Rwanda
		Rwanda (see map below) is a landlocked country in east central Africa along the western branch of the Great Rift Valley, which is its western border.
		Rwanda lies 2 degrees south of the equator.
		Called the Land of a Thousand Hills, the area of Rwanda that is north of the lake is considered spectacular, and safaris are a popular tourist attraction.
	shoutsofjoyministries.com /rwanda/geography.shtml (354 words)

	International Conflict and the Environment: Rwanda Case
		Rwanda is dominated by mountain ranges and highland plateaus of the great watershed between the Nile and the Zaire river basins.
		In Rwanda, the marginal lands colonized are steep areas on hills through terrace cultivation and swamp areas in valleys, The rapid rate of population growth has been accompanied by a shortening of the fallow period and an increase in the number of crops.
		Rwanda's remaining natural forests have a high degree of biodiversity and rare animal species which are threatened by the encroachment of refugees fleeing conflict.
	www.american.edu /projects/mandala/TED/ice/RWANDA.HTM (2697 words)

	global nomads group \| rwanda alive
		Green and Yellow were both present in the previous flag of Rwanda, but the sky blue replaces red, which too strongly echoed the blood spilt in the 1994 killings.
		Economic development in Rwanda is hindered by the needs of its large population and by its lack of easy access to the sea (and thus to foreign markets).
		The 1994 genocide decimated Rwanda 's fragile economic base, severely impoverished the population, particularly women, and eroded the country's ability to attract private and external investment.
	www.gng.org /rwanda/hfiles/rfacts2.html (440 words)

	National Alliance of Gang Investigators' Associations
		Rwanda's population density, even after the 1994 genocide, is among the highest in Sub-Saharan Africa (322 per sq.
		Less than 100,000 Rwandans are estimated to remain outside of Rwanda, and they are thought to be the remnants of the defeated army of the former genocidal government, its allies in the civilian militias known as Interahamwe, and soldiers recruited in the refugee camps before 1996.
		Rwanda has been the center of much international attention since the war and genocide of 1994.
	www.nagia.org /international/Rwanda.htm (3990 words)

	MRHS Geography - Genocide in Rwanda - ESSAY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Rwanda's troubles began in the late 1800's with the arrival of a group of Belgian colonists.
		The Canadian relief money sent to Rwanda for education was used for the furtherment of the military and the personal comfort of the president and his top advisors.
		Things got continually worse for Rwanda and in 1994, after a failed attempt at a peace treaty, the militia and military were mobilized.
	www.edu.pe.ca /montaguehigh/essay.htm (500 words)

	Rwanda - Country Profile - Republika y'u Rwanda
		Recognizing that serious violations of humanitarian law were committed in Rwanda, and acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, the Security Council created the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) in 1994.
		The purpose of this measure is to contribute to the process of national reconciliation in Rwanda and to the maintenance of peace in the region.
		Republican Rally for Democracy in Rwanda - RDR is a political organisation whose aim is to establish a Rule of Law, Justice, Democracy, Republican values and Truth on the Rwandan tragedy.
	www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/rwanda.htm (864 words)

	Travelust African Safaris: Africa Gorilla Tours, Uganda,Tanzania,Kenya wildlife tours, Safaris Kenya, Tanzania, Africa ...
		Rwanda is a landlocked republic in Equatorial Africa, situated on the eastern rim of the Albertine Rift, a western arm of the Great Rift Valley, on the watershed between Africa's two largest river systems: the Nile and the Congo.
		The unit of currency is the Rwanda franc.
		Much of Rwanda lies at too high an elevation for malaria to be a major concern, but the disease is present and prophylactic drugs are strongly recommended.
	www.travelust.com /rwandaInfo.php (823 words)

	Rwanda - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Due to the widespread involvement of both Roman Catholic and Protestant clergy in the genocide and the shelter and protection given to members of both ethnic groups of all religions by Muslims, widespread conversion occurred causing the Muslim population to jump from 4% to 14%.
		Rwanda: The Land God Forgot (2002) by Meg Guillebaud detailing the history of the Christian church in Rwanda, analyzing some of the causes behind the genocide and the path to future.
		Rwanda · São Tomé and Príncipe · Senegal · Seychelles · Sierra Leone · Somalia · South Africa · Sudan · Swaziland · Tanzania · Togo · Tunisia · Uganda · Western Sahara (SADR) · Zambia · Zimbabwe
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rwanda (3033 words)

	God's Calling To Rwanda
		In 2001 Darius began sensing a call to return to Rwanda and rebuild the broken lives of the victims of the 1994 genocide where 1 Million people died in 90 days.
		The Vision of International Hope For Rwanda was birthed in Darius heart with the theme scriptures being Isaiah 61:1 “The Spirit of The Lord is upon me because he has anointed me to preach the good news to the poor.
		He has sent me to bind up the broken hearted” and James 1:27 “Pure and undefiled religion before God and The Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble.
	www.shoutsofjoyministries.com /rwanda/darius.shtml (464 words)

	Rwanda - Geography
		Mostly grassy uplands and hills, relief is mountainous with altitude declining from west to east.
		Nearly all of Rwanda 's imports and exports travel over 1 500km by road to or from the post of Mombassa in Kenya (via Uganda), or Dar es Salaam in Tanzania.
		Urban areas and industry energy requirements are met by hydroelectricity genera ted by the Ntaruka, Mukungwa and Sebeya stations.
	www.iss.co.za /AF/profiles/Rwanda/Geog.html (189 words)

	Rwanda (08/05)
		The genocide continues to impact Rwanda’s economy; as of 2003, 30% of the Rwanda Development Bank’s outstanding nonperforming loans originated from the period of 1994 genocide.
		Rwanda depends on significant foreign imports ($250-$300 million per year).
		Finally, the Rwanda’s fertility rate (averaging 5.8 births per woman) will continue to stress services, and diseases such as AIDS/HIV transmission, malaria, and tuberculosis will have a major impact on human resources.
	www.state.gov /outofdate/bgn/r/51079.htm (3545 words)

	African Studies Center \| Rwanda Page
		This website includes pictures of Rwanda, the country and the people, their daily life activities, and festivals.
		This website is designed to assist the Government of Rwanda and its Development Partners implement the aid coordination, harmonization, and alignment framework through informational exchange and dissemination.
		Current news on Rwanda provided by the Integrated Regional Information Networks (IRIN), part of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
	www.sas.upenn.edu /African_Studies/Country_Specific/Rwanda.html (595 words)

	rwanda - Ask.com Web Search
		A report on the Rwanda genocide and how the United Nations and the West ignored warnings of the 1994 Rwanda genocide and turned its back on the...
		Rwanda is divided into five provinces () and subdivided into 30 districts ().The provinces include:...
		The ethnic groups in Rwanda is mostly made up of Hutu it is about 85-90% of the population.
	search.ask.com /web?q=rwanda (355 words)

	Geography - Merriam-Webster's Atlas
		On Jan. 28, 1961, the republic was proclaimed under a tricolor of red, yellow, and green-the Pan African colors.
		In Rwanda these symbolize the blood shed for liberation, peace and tranquility, and hope and optimism.
		In 1961 a fl "R" was added to distinguish the flag from that of Guinea and to stand for Rwanda, revolution, and referendum.
	www.merriam-webster.com /cgi-bin/nytmaps.pl?rwanda (136 words)

	African Studies Center \| Rwanda Page
		This briefing brings together papers and transcriptions from 'Rwanda: the Great Genocide Debate', a conference organised by Africa Direct in London on 27 July 1997.
		The conference attracted delegates from Belgium, Burundi, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and the United Kingdom.
		Recognizing that serious violations of humanitarian law were committed in Rwanda, and acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, the Security Council created the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) by resolution 955 of 8 November 1994.
	www.africa.upenn.edu /Country_Specific/Rwanda.html (595 words)

	AllRefer.com - Kigali, Rwanda (Rwandan Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		Iron ore (cassiterite) is mined nearby, and the city built a smelting plant in the 1980s.
		Founded in 1907 under German colonial rule, Kigali was made the capital when Rwanda gained independence in 1962.
		In 1994 it was the scene of the slaughter of thousands of Tutsis by Hutu gangs and the Rwandan army, and of fierce fighting between the army and Tutsi-dominated rebel forces.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/K/Kigali.html (202 words)

	RWANDA - TRAVEL GUIDE
		Much of the country's 26,338 km2 is impressively mountainous, the highest peak being Karisimbi (4,507m) in the volcanic Virunga chain protected by the Parc des Volcans.
		For more information about Economy and investing in Rwanda, please go to the Economy and Investment section of this Web site.
		Gorilla Permits can be arranged by a travel operator, or can be purchased directly through the Office Rwandaise du Tourisme et des Parcs Nationaux (ORTPN) / The Rwanda Tourism Board, at the headquarters in Kigali, or at their office in Ruhengeri.
	www.rwandatourism.com /guide.htm (906 words)

	Rwanda Information Exchange - Home
		former priest of Nyange Parish, Rwanda, guilty of genocide and
		From 1994, even before, Kigali, has repeatedly accused Paris of involving and facilitating with its army the Tutsi genocide in 1994, among them, those who had staged a strong resistance in Bisesero hills at Kibuye district in the Rwandan Western province..
		Rwanda has issued an official communiqué by his Minister of Foreign Affairs on the Judge Bruguere allegations.
	www.rwanda.net (492 words)

	Rwanda - Atlapedia Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		LOCATION and GEOGRAPHY: Rwanda is a landlocked country located in East Central Africa.
		It is bound by Uganda to the north, Tanzania to the east, Burundi to the south, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire) and Lake Kivu to the west.
		In 1978 Rwanda returned to a constitutional government and in 1988 ethnic tensions in Burundi resulted in around 38,000 Hutu refugees seeking exile in Rwanda.
	www.atlapedia.com /online/countries/rwanda.htm (1123 words)

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