Rwanda is one of the most densely populated countries in Africa, and its population has a high annual growth rate that is usually around 3%.
Rwandas industries are limited to small factories that manufacture textiles, chemicals, cement, and basic consumer goods such as processed food, beverages (especially beer), clothing, and footwear.
Rwanda reached the height of its power under MutaraII (reigned early 19th cent.) and Kigeri IV (reigned 185395).
Rwanda's countryside is covered by grasslands and small farms extending over rolling hills, with areas of rugged mountains that extend southeast from a chain of volcanoes in the northwest.
Rwanda is considered the lightning capital of the world, due to intense daily thunderstorms during the two rainy seasons (February-May and September-December).
Rwanda is a rural country with about 90% of the population engaged in (mainly subsistence) agriculture.