Geographical Features
Rwanda is located in Central Africa east of the Republic of Congo. The capital of Rwanda is Kigali and a few other major cities are Butare, Cyangugu, Gisenyi, and Kibungi. Rwanda's neighbors include Burundi, the Republic of Congo, Tanzania, and Uganda. The highest lake in Rwanda is Lake Kivu, reaching an altitude of 4,829 ft. Near the lake are the Virunga Mountains. Included in the Virunga Mountain range is the volcano Karisimbi at 14,187 ft, which is also Rwanda's highest point.
