This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide. Also known as the genocide against the Tutsi, this tragedy is the first thing that comes to mind for many when Rwanda is mentioned. More than 800,000 people lost their lives during the 100-day killing spree and the horror is still fresh in the world’s collective memory. While the tragedy should never be forgotten, there’s a lot more to Rwanda than that terrible moment in history. The country and her citizens have made impressive, almost miraculous strides in the last quarter of a century. Rwanda is a beautiful and fascinating place that is worth getting to know.
In that spirit, here are six things you probably don’t know about the Land of a Thousand Hills.