Country codes Rwanda
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
RW
ALPHA-3
RWA
The two-letter code for Rwanda is RW, and the three-letter code is RWA, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+250
The dialing code for Rwanda is +250, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.rw
The top-level domain (TLD) for Rwanda is .rw, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | the Republic of Rwanda |
| Capital | Kigali |
| Region | Africa |
| Sub Region | Sub-Saharan Africa |
Rwanda, officially known as the Republic of Rwanda, is located in the Sub-Saharan Africa sub-region of the larger Africa continent with Kigali serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | Rwanda Franc |
| Alphabetic Code | RWF |
| Numeric Code | 646 |
Rwanda uses the Rwanda Franc (RWF) as its official currency, with the numeric code 646.
Languages
There are a total of 4 official languages spoken in Rwanda. These languages play an important role in everyday life, education, government, and business throughout the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa / Kigali | +02:00 | +02:00 | |
| Africa / Maputo | +02:00 | +02:00 |
Explore the various timezones across Rwanda. Each timezone has its unique UTC offset and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. Check the current time and see the differences in time across various regions of the country.
ISO 3166-2 Codes
| Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
|---|---|---|
| Amajyaruguru | province | RW-03 |
| Amajyepfo | province | RW-05 |
| City of Kigali | city | RW-01 |
| Eastern | province | RW-02 |
| Est | province | RW-02 |
| Iburasirazuba | province | RW-02 |
| Iburengerazuba | province | RW-04 |
| Nord | province | RW-03 |
| Northern | province | RW-03 |
| Ouest | province | RW-04 |
| Southern | province | RW-05 |
| Sud | province | RW-05 |
| Umujyi wa Kigali | city | RW-01 |
| Ville de Kigali | city | RW-01 |
| Western | province | RW-04 |
Explore the subdivisions of Rwanda, each identified by a unique ISO 3166-2 code. These codes are crucial for identifying regions within the country and are used for various administrative, geographic, and data purposes.
Neighbouring countries
Rwanda shares its borders with 4 neighboring countries, including Burundi, Congo - Kinshasa, Tanzania, Uganda.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about Rwanda's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the Rwanda Wikipedia page.
To learn more about Rwanda's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for Rwanda.
For geographical info about Rwanda, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.