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King's palace in Nyanza
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Nyanza was the capital of the Kingdom of Rwanda from 1958 to 1962.

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Nyanza

Rwanda

Country
Rwanda
Population
25.4K
Coordinates
-2.35, 29.75
1376th most populous city in the world

Nyanza, also known as Nyabisindu, is a town located in Nyanza District in the Southern Province of Rwanda. Nyanza is the capital of the Southern Province.

From the “History” section

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King's palace in Nyanza
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Nyanza is historically known for its yogurt and kefir, traditionally called ikivuguto.

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Nyanza

Rwanda

Country
Rwanda
Population
25.4K
Coordinates
-2.35, 29.75
1376th most populous city in the world

Nyanza, also known as Nyabisindu, is a town located in Nyanza District in the Southern Province of Rwanda. Nyanza is the capital of the Southern Province.

From the “Notable aspects” section

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King's palace in Nyanza
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The palace of the last umwami of Rwanda is located within walking distance of the town center.

Nyanza
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Nyanza

Rwanda

Country
Rwanda
Population
25.4K
Coordinates
-2.35, 29.75
1376th most populous city in the world

Nyanza, also known as Nyabisindu, is a town located in Nyanza District in the Southern Province of Rwanda. Nyanza is the capital of the Southern Province.

From the “Information for tourists” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Guswen · CC BY 3.0

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King's palace in Nyanza
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Visitors to the king's palace may pet a cow and have their photos taken with it.

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Nyanza

Rwanda

Country
Rwanda
Population
25.4K
Coordinates
-2.35, 29.75
1376th most populous city in the world

Nyanza, also known as Nyabisindu, is a town located in Nyanza District in the Southern Province of Rwanda. Nyanza is the capital of the Southern Province.

From the “Information for tourists” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Guswen · CC BY 3.0

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King's palace in Nyanza
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On the last Saturday of every month, the citizens of Nyanza participate in community service work projects called Umuganda.

Nyanza
Rwanda
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city

Nyanza

Rwanda

Country
Rwanda
Population
25.4K
Coordinates
-2.35, 29.75
1376th most populous city in the world

Nyanza, also known as Nyabisindu, is a town located in Nyanza District in the Southern Province of Rwanda. Nyanza is the capital of the Southern Province.

From the “Information for tourists” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Guswen · CC BY 3.0

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