Geographical factors and their political role in the renaissance of the Republic of Rwanda

Abstract

Rwanda "the country of a thousand hills" is located in the middle of the Africa to the south of the equator, within the plateau of lakes. It is a landlocked country that has no sea coasts. After genocide occurred in 1994, its government took a number of developmental reforms that made its economy characterized by rapid growth via turning to the knowledge economy to be a strong supporter to its agricultural economy. The study concluded that some natural factors (such as climate, water resources and the beauty of nature) and economic factors (agriculture and tourism) have played a supportive role in its economic renaissance.