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Rwanda, officially the Republic of Rwanda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Known as the "Land of a Thousand Hills" for its high elevation and rolling terrain, its geography is dominated by mountains in the west and savanna in the southeast. The largest and most notable lakes are mainly in the western and northern regions of the country, and several volcanoes that form part of the Virunga volcanic chain are primarily in the northwest. The climate is considered tropical highland, with two rainy seasons and two dry seasons each year. Its capital and largest city is Kigali, located at the centre of the country, at 1,567 metres above sea level.
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History
The national flag of Rwanda is a horizontal tricolour consisting of a light blue top half, two equal bands of yellow and green in the bottom half, and a golden sun in the upper fly-side corner. It was adopted on 31 December 2001. Its design is defined in the Rwandan constitution and regulations regarding its use and manufacture are outlined in the country's national flag law.
Design & symbolism
Rwandan artist and engineer Alphonse Kirimobenecyo designed the flag, which depicts the sun illuminating Rwanda's abundant vegetation. As a symbol, the sun represents national unity and transparency, and the enlightenment of the Rwandan people. The design is described in Chapter II, Article 9 of the Constitution of Rwanda, 2003 (2015 revision). The national symbols of Rwanda are the national flag, the motto of the Republic, the seal of the Republic and the national anthem. The flag comprises the following colours: from bottom to top a green stripe, followed by a yellow stripe both of which cover half the flag. The upper half is blue and bears on its right-hand side the image of the sun with its rays of golden yellow. The sun and its rays are separated by a blue ring. The government of Rwanda has specified dimensions, colours, and manufacturing parameters in which the flag is to be made. The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of blue, yellow, and green, from top to bottom. The blue stripe covers half the flag and is twice the height of the yellow and green stripes, which are equal in size. The upper fly-side (top-right) corner features a golden sun with 24 rays that do…
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