Fun facts about Kigali
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The name Kigali means 'wide' or 'broad' in Kinyarwanda and was originally applied to Mount Kigali.
Kigali
Rwanda
Kigali, officially the City of Kigali also known as Kigali City, is the capital, largest city, and a province-level administrative unit of Rwanda. It is located near the country's geographic centre, in a landscape of rolling hills marked by valleys and ridges connected by steep slopes.
From the “Etymology” section
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Kigali was founded in 1907 when German administrator Richard Kandt established it as the headquarters of Rwanda.
Kigali
Rwanda
Kigali, officially the City of Kigali also known as Kigali City, is the capital, largest city, and a province-level administrative unit of Rwanda. It is located near the country's geographic centre, in a landscape of rolling hills marked by valleys and ridges connected by steep slopes.
From the “History” section
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Kigali is located in a region of rolling hills, with an average elevation of 1,567 m (5,141 ft) above sea level.
Kigali
Rwanda
Kigali, officially the City of Kigali also known as Kigali City, is the capital, largest city, and a province-level administrative unit of Rwanda. It is located near the country's geographic centre, in a landscape of rolling hills marked by valleys and ridges connected by steep slopes.
From the “Geography” section
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Kigali has been ranked the 'cleanest city in Africa' in recent years.
Kigali
Rwanda
Kigali, officially the City of Kigali also known as Kigali City, is the capital, largest city, and a province-level administrative unit of Rwanda. It is located near the country's geographic centre, in a landscape of rolling hills marked by valleys and ridges connected by steep slopes.
From the “Cityscape” section
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As of the 2022 Rwandan census, the population of Kigali was 1,745,555.
Kigali
Rwanda
Kigali, officially the City of Kigali also known as Kigali City, is the capital, largest city, and a province-level administrative unit of Rwanda. It is located near the country's geographic centre, in a landscape of rolling hills marked by valleys and ridges connected by steep slopes.
From the “Demographics” section
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