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Rwanda is the upcoming destination of choice for high-end Africa leisure travellers who are looking for culturally and educationally enriching experiences. It offers an unparalleled array of natural and historic attractions that go beyond the beaten path of traditional East-African safari travel. As Rwanda re-engages the world, it is unveiling some of its most hidden treasures that will enchant the discerning traveller. Rwanda is transforming itself. Come and join in Rwanda's rebirth! Capital: Kigali Climate: The climate in Rwanda is considered temperate, with two rainy seasons from February to April, and November to January with a long dry season from June to September. Rainfall during the two rainy seasons is especially heavy over the mountains to the north. The climate in Rwanda is not uniform throughout the country and in general, it is dryer in the east than the west and north. The weather in the mountains to the north is variable and on occasions, they can even be capped with snow. GEOGRAPHY: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. 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 Volcanoes National Park. The largest body of water is Lake Kivu, but there are other numerous lakes around the country, notably Burera, Ruhondo, Muhazi and Mugesera, some of which have erratic shapes following the contours of the steep mountains that enclose them. ECONOMY:Primarily a subsistence agriculture economy, Rwanda nonetheless produces for export some of the finest tea and coffee in the world. Other industries include sugar, fishing and flowers for export. CULTURE AND HISTORY Like many other East African people, the Banyarwanda of Rwanda have a unique history that the traveler can share in serenity not found in many of the bustling cities of East Africa. Traditionally an all male dance troupe, the Intore dancers performed warlike dances for the monarchy. These have since been replaced with peaceful dances by both male and female dancers and are seen at many public functions. Rwanda’s Intore dancers have toured the world with their vibrant, expressive, beautiful, and graceful form of dance and perform at all major functions in Rwanda. For more information visit www.rwandatourism.com
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