Gisenyi

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The Lake Kivu beach at Gisenyi
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The Lake Kivu beach at Gisenyi
Location of Gisenyi in Rwanda

Gisenyi is a lake resort, lying on Lake Kivu in Rwanda. It has a sandy beach known for water sports and is home to a brewery. During the Rwandan Genocide, the provisional government was based in the town.

Coordinates: 1°42′S 29°15′E