Rwanda

Location Rwanda is located at -1.5 degrees Latitude and 30 degrees longitude In Central Eastern Africa. Bordering Rwanda is Burundi, Tanzania, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Did you know this about Rwanda? Rwandan children often make soccer balls out of plastic bags bundled together with twine. Rwandan children often make soccer balls out of plastic bags bundled together with twine. More than 2/3 of Rwandans belong to Christian churches. More than 2/3 of Rwandans belong to Christian churches.

Country and Development Data Capital: Kigali Population: 8,648,248 growing at an annual rate of 2.4% ( in a total area that is smaller than Maryland) There is a 13 hour difference from Orem to Rwanda GDP: $1,263

People Language: French, Kinyarwanda, and English are Rwanda’s official languages. Language: French, Kinyarwanda, and English are Rwanda’s official languages. Religion: 65% are Catholic, 9% are Protestant, 1% is Muslim, the rest practice indigenous beliefs exclusively. Religion: 65% are Catholic, 9% are Protestant, 1% is Muslim, the rest practice indigenous beliefs exclusively. Western style dress is common, combined with traditional clothing. Western style dress is common, combined with traditional clothing.

Customs and Courtesies Greeting- younger people have to greet older people first, and women greet men first. Breakfast is sorghum porridge or bread and tea. Lunch is bananas or leftovers. Gestures- one avoids eye contact with a superior or elder.

Lifestyle  Large extended families are common in Rwanda.  Dating- casual dating as couples is uncommon. Young people meet at social gatherings.  Food- People eat what they grow or own.  Sport- Rwandans play soccer, basketball, volleyball, and jump rope.  Independence day- July 1

Society Government- President is Chief of State. The Prime Minister is the Head of Government. Education- Rwandan children begin school at age 7 for six years. Transportation- Rwandans walk or ride bikes.

Five French Words Bicyclette Football Haricot École Embrassade

Questions/Answers/Conclusion What do children make soccer balls out of? * Plastic bags bundled together with twine Who has to greet first, women or men? *Women We would like to go to Rwanda and try new foods and learn about the people.

Extras $1.00 U.S. dollar = Rwandan francs 1 Rwandan franc = U.S. dollars Nearly everyone consumes ubugali, a thick, doughy paste made from corn, sorghum, or cassava flour. Formed into a ball, it is dipped into a sauce made from beans, vegetables, or meat. Local fruits and vegetables include bananas, papaya, avocados, mangoes, sweet potatoes, passion fruit, tomatoes, cabbage, peas, and cassava leaves.