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Delve into Biru in Rwanda
Biru in the region of Western Province is a city in Rwanda - some 89 mi or ( 143 km ) South-West of Kigali , the country's capital .
Current time in Biru is now 10:43 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Kigali " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Tabora, Mwanza, Kigoma, Mashesha, and Kigali. While being here, make sure to check out Tabora . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Biru ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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SOS BUGABO 2007
Bukavu en 2007. Images de désolation d'un quartier qui s'effondre... Un centre ville délabré. La situation n'est pas unique en RDC. La cause est connue de longue date : un Etat qui ressemble à une maf ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Roman Catholic Diocese of Cyangugu
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Cyangugu is a diocese located in the city of Cyangugu in the Ecclesiastical province of Kigali in Rwanda. The Diocese of Cyangugu was established by Pope John Paul II on November 14, 1981.
Located at -2.49 28.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Rusizi District
Rusizi is a district (akarere) in Western Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Cyangugu, the major city of the Rwandan south-west and the district contains large parts of the former Cyangugu Province.
Located at -2.48 28.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Bukunzi
Bukunzi, also known as Mbirizi, was a small kingdom located in the extreme southwest of what is now Rwanda. The kings of Bukunzi were renowned throughout the region for the legendary control of the rain. Located east of the Ruzizi River, Bukunzi was apparently founded by members of the Shi royal family, who fled into political exile following a family dispute. Luhwinja, another small polity, is thought to have emerged from Bukunzi.
Located at -2.48 28.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Cyangugu Province
Cyangugu Province is one of the 12 former provinces of Rwanda. It is now part of the Western Province. It shares border with Bukavu,a town located in East of the Democratic Republic of Congo).
Located at -2.48 28.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Bukavu
Bukavu is a city in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), lying at the extreme south-western edge of Lake Kivu, west of Cyangugu in Rwanda, and separated from it by the outlet of the Ruzizi River. It is the capital of the South Kivu province and as of 2012 it had an estimated population of 806,940.
Located at -2.50 28.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
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