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Explore Shyorongi in Rwanda

Shyorongi in the region of Northern Province is a town in Rwanda - some 9 mi or ( 15 km ) North-West of Kigali , the country's capital city .

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Current time in Shyorongi is now 04:39 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Kigali " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Mwanza, Musoma, Kigoma, Rwamagana, and Nyamirembe. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Mwanza . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Shyorongi ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


Videos

Kigali, Rwanda - part 1

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Kigali - Capital of Rwanda ..

Danse traditionnelle rwandaise 2

2:47 min by INZULodge
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Danse traditionnelle rwandaise pendant un mariage ..


Travel Tip for the Broke and Filthy Rich: Around the World Ep. 13

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Most cool places in the world have a Hostel to stay in and they're great. They're clean, safe and a great place to meet people and learn about new places. If you're traveling alone, there's no better ..

Chanteur traditionnel mariage rwandais

2:07 min by INZULodge
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Chanteur pendant la cérémonie de la dot lors d'un mariage traditionnel rwandais. ..


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Interesting facts about this location

Rwanda

Rwanda, officially the Republic of Rwanda (Kinyarwanda: Repubulika y'u Rwanda; French: République du Rwanda), is a sovereign state in central and east Africa. Located a few degrees south of the Equator, Rwanda is bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. All of Rwanda is at high elevation, with a geography dominated by mountains in the west, savanna in the east, and numerous lakes throughout the country.

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Located at -1.94 29.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Tags: Bantu countries and territories, Commonwealth republics, East Africa, English-speaking countries and territories, French-speaking countries, Landlocked countries, Least Developed Countries, Member states of La Francophonie, Member states of the African Union, Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations, Member states of the United Nations, Republics, Rwanda, States and territories established in 1962, Swahili-speaking countries and territories

Rwandan Genocide

The Rwandan Genocide was a genocidal mass slaughter of the Tutsis by the Hutus that took place in 1994 in the East African state of Rwanda. Over the course of approximately 100 days (from the assassination of Juvénal Habyarimana and Cyprien Ntaryamira on April 6 through mid-July) over 500,000 people were killed, according to a Human Rights Watch estimate. Estimates of the death toll have ranged from 500,000–1,000,000, or as much as 20% of the country's total population.

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Located at -1.94 29.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Tags: 1990s in Africa, 1994 in Africa, Genocides, History of Africa, Mass murder in 1994, Massacres in Rwanda, Military scandals, Peacekeeping missions and operations involving the United Nations, Peacekeeping operations, Responsibility to protect, Rwandan Genocide, United Nations operations in Rwanda

Rulindo District

Rulindo is a district (akarere) in Northern Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Tare (also known as Bushoki).

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Located at -1.73 30.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Tags: Districts of Rwanda, Northern Province, Rwanda

Muhima Hospital

Muhima Hospital (Hôpital Muhima) is a hospital in Kigali, Rwanda.

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Located at -1.94 30.06 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Tags: Hospitals in Rwanda, Kigali

Kigali

Kigali, with population of almost 1 million (2009), is the capital and largest city of Rwanda. It is situated near the geographic centre of the nation. The city has been the economic, cultural, and transport hub of Rwanda since it became capital at independence in 1962. The main residence and offices of the President of Rwanda are located in the city, as are the government ministries.

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Located at -1.94 30.06 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Tags: Capitals in Africa, Cities in the Great Rift Valley, Kigali, Populated places established in 1907, Provinces of Rwanda