Country Profile Area: 26,338 sq km. Capital: Kigali Population: 10,473,282 (CIA 2009 estimates) Language: Kinyarwanda (official), French, English, Kiswahili Date of independence: 1 July, 1962 Currency: Rwandan Franc (RWF) Religion: Christian, Muslim and indigenous beliefs. National Day: Independence Day; 1 July |