Read Works
Read Works: Fleeing Goma
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage shares the devastating effects from a volcanic eruption in the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Tutsi
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Tutsi people in Africa. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Rwandans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Rwandans. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Hutu
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Hutu of Rwanda and Burundi. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Rwanda
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Rwanda. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...
Bagheera
Bagheera: Mountain Gorilla
This site takes a look at the physical characteristics and habitat of the mountain gorilla, with a special emphasis on how this animal has become endangered and ongoing conservation efforts. Learning activities are available from the...
BBC
Bbc: Fears as Dr Congo Fighting Flares
This article examines the intense fighting taking place in the Democratic Republic of Congo in addition to the country's relationship with Rwanda. (September 6, 2007)
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Rwanda
BBC News presents a general overview on the turbulent East African country of Rwanda. Includes country facts, information on leaders and media, and links to a timeline of key events and recent news.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Rwanda: Economy
Find out how Rwanda has rebuilt its economy since the genocide of the 1990s. Current information on foreign investment, eco-tourism, and agriculture. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Rwanda: Political Map
A small political map of Rwanda showing the major cities, rivers, and neighboring countries. Map is from the Perry Castaneda Collection.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Rwanda: Introduction
Explore statistics, history, culture, economy, politics, and demographics for the country of Rwanda in Central Africa.
Danuta Bois
Distinguished Women of Past and Present: Dian Fossey
This Distinguished Women website provides a brief biography of American Zoologist, Dian Fossey.
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Rwanda
Large flag from Flags of the World of Rwanda with a description of the flag and the country coat of arms. Even includes links to old Rwanda Flags, and variants of the new flag.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Rwanda
Students learn about the geography, history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Rwanda on this site.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Rwanda: Geography
Read about the climate, terrain, and rainfall in the country of Rwanda. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Rwanda: People
Read about the ethnic groups in Rwanda, where they came from, and the problems caused by their differences. From the CIA World Fact Book.
Curated OER
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Rwanda
Learn about religion in Rwanda, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Map of Rwanda
A map featuring Rwanda and its neighboring countries.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Rwanda Flag
The national flag of Rwanda, a country in Central Africa.