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Quick facts
- Kigali was founded in 1907 and has grown into a vibrant city with a population of over 1 million people.
- The city is recognized as Africa's cleanest city, with a commitment to cleanliness that includes a monthly community service day known as 'Umuganda,' which has been observed since 2009.
- Kigali is home to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, which commemorates the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi and honors over 250,000 victims buried there.
- The city is strategically located just a few hours' drive from Volcanoes National Park, the primary habitat for the endangered mountain gorillas, attracting thousands of eco-tourists annually.
- Kigali's skyline features the futuristic Kigali Convention Centre, which opened in 2016 and has a unique design resembling a traditional Rwandan drum.
Travel details
- Country
- Rwanda
- Wind (now)
- 4 km/h
- Coordinates
- -1.9441, 30.0619
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