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How Big Is Rwanda?

Rwanda, located in Africa, is the 147th largest country in the world, covering approximately 26,338 square kilometers (10,169 square miles). That's roughly the same size as Maryland. It is home to approximately 13.2 million people.

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26,338 km²
10,169 sq mi
#147 of 236 countries
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Rwanda's Geography

Of its total area, 24,668 km² is land and 1,670 km² (6.3%) is water. Within Africa, Rwanda is the 46th largest of 55 countries, sitting between Burundi and Djibouti. With 500 people per km², it is more densely populated than the African average of 103 per km².

How Far Across Is Rwanda?

Rwanda stretches approximately 198 km (123 mi) from north to south — roughly the length of Long Island, and 226 km (140 mi) from east to west — roughly the distance from London to Bristol. At highway speeds, it would take roughly 3 hours to drive across.

How Many Times Does Rwanda Fit?

9×

Rwanda fits inside United Kingdom 9 times

2×

Rwanda fits inside Switzerland 2 times

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Rwanda fits inside Netherlands 2 times

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Rwanda fits inside South Korea 4 times

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Rwanda at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 26,338 km² (10,169 sq mi)
World Size Rank #147 of 236
Capital Kigali
Population Density 500 per km²
Population 13.2 million people
Coastline 0 km
Life Expectancy 65.9 years
GDP per Capita $3,000 USD