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Home  >  World  > Africa  > Rwanda Overview Country Overview Rwanda is a small mountainous country in central Africa, bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Birunga volcanoes rise steeply from Lake Kivu in the west. The principal areas of interest are the Virunga Volcanoes, the Kagera National Park and the region around Lake Kivu. The capital city of Kigali is mainly a commercial and administrative centre. Kibungu, in the east of the country, is in the centre of a region of lakes and waterfalls that include Lake Mungesera and the Rusumo Falls. Further west is the Parc des Volcans, one of the last sanctuaries of the mountain gorilla. This region is composed of volcanic mountains, of which two, across the frontier in Democratic Republic of Congo, are still active. Apart from the many small bars, there is little in the way of nightlife. The Rwanda National Ballet is famous for its traditional dancing and singing and can be seen either at national ceremonies or sometimes on request in the villages. Copyright © 2003 Columbus Publishing Ltd. Terms and Conditions apply.