Ruhengeri

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Ruhengeri
Ruhengeri
Location in Rwanda
Coordinates: 1°30′S 29°38′E / 1.500°S 29.633°E / -1.500; 29.633
Country Rwanda
Admin. Province Northern Province
District Musanze

Ruhengeri is a city and capital of Musanze District in the Northern Province of Rwanda. Some sources now refer to the city itself as Musanze, after the district in which it lies.[1] It lies near the twin lakes of Lake Burera and Lake Ruhondo and is the gateway city to Volcanoes National Park and the famous Mountain Gorillas in the northwestern part of the country.

References

  1. ↑ Briggs, Philip; Booth, Janet (2010). Rwanda. Bradt Travel Guides. p. 22. ISBN 1-84162-306-7. Retrieved 2010-06-14. 

Coordinates: 1°30′S 29°38′E / 1.500°S 29.633°E / -1.500; 29.633

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