Kigali

Kigali __Description__

Originally, a different city was to be chosen as the capital city of Rwanda after independence in 1962. However, because Kigali is located in central Rwanda, it was chosen as capital city. Another reason is that since Kigali is surrounded by hills, it is geographically easier to be protected. After becoming the capital city of Rwanda, Kigali developed quickly and became economic, cultural, and transport hub of Rwanda.

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__Demographics__

Population : estimated 965,398 in 2009

Ethnicity : - Hutu (Bantu) : 84% - Tutsi (Hamitic) : 15% - Twa (Pygmy) : 1%

Official Language : - Kinyarwanda universal Bantu vernacular - French - English
 * Kiswahili (Swahili) used in commercial centers

Religion : - Roman Catholics : 56.5% - Protestants : 26% - Adventists : 11.1% - Muslims : 4.6%

GDP growth : 8.3% between 2002 and 2009

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