Why is Rwanda special?

Rwanda is only country in the world where people alongside their President participate in National service activities “Umuganda” every last Saturday of month. Rwanda has 5 volcanoes, Karisimbi, Muhabura, Bisoke, Sabyinyo, Gahinga, Karisimbi is the highest volcano among the others with 4507 m above sea level.

Why is Burundi the poorest country?

Burundi itself is a landlocked, resource-poor country with an underdeveloped manufacturing sector. Although Burundi is potentially self-sufficient in food production, the ongoing civil unrest, overpopulation, and soil erosion have contributed to the contraction of the subsistence economy by 25\% in recent years.

Who is the richest man in Burundi?

Mohammed Dewji
As of November 2021, Dewji has an estimated net worth of US$1.6 billion, Africa’s 17th richest person and youngest billionaire….

Mohammed Dewji
Born	29 May 1975 Ipembe, Singida, Tanzania
Political party	CCM
Spouse(s)	Saira Dewji ​ ( m. 2001)​
Children	3

Is Rwanda a landlocked country?

The Republic of Rwanda is a landlocked country with land borders with four countries: Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo (clockwise from the north).

Why did Rwanda and Burundi separate?

A Belgian effort to create an independent Ruanda-Urundi with Tutsi-Hutu power sharing failed, largely due to escalating violence. At the urging of the UN, the Belgian government divided Ruanda-Urundi into two separate countries, Rwanda and Burundi.

Is Rwanda improving?

Rwanda has recently enjoyed strong economic growth rates, creating new business prospects and lifting people out of poverty. Rwanda’s major foreign exchange earners include mining, tourism, coffee, and tea, and continued growth in these sectors will be critical for economic development and poverty reduction.