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Rwanda

Introduction

Rwanda is an East African country that gained Independence on 1st July 1962.

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Political Brief

It has a presidential with legislature form of government. The last elections were held on 9th August 2010.

(Source: International Foundation for Electoral Systems).

Economy

The currency is Rwandan Franc – RWF and the main economic activity is Services.

GDP latest $ 8.012 Billions

Gini Coefficient 50.8 (2013)

(Source: World Bank)

   ICT Brief

TLCcD is .rw

Penetration of Internet 25.40%

Regulator is Regulatory Agency for Public Utility Services of Rwanda

www.rura.gov.rw

   Population Brief

The country’s population stood at 12.25 Million as at December 2015.

The urban/rural population ratio as at December 2015 stood at 28:72 according to the United Nations Population Department

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