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Hydrography of Rwanda: The Lifeline of a Thousand Hills
Exploring the rivers, lakes, and wetlands that shape Rwanda’s environment, economy, and future
Hydrography of Rwanda: The Lifeline of a Thousand Hills
Exploring the rivers, lakes, and wetlands that shape Rwanda’s environment, economy, and future
- Author(s):Ernest Ruzindana
- Editor(s): Ernest Ruzindana
- Publication Type: Report
Abstract:
Rwanda’s hydrography is characterized by a diverse system of rivers, lakes, and wetlands that form a critical foundation for its environment and socio-economic development. The country is divided between the Nile and Congo drainage basins, with major rivers such as Nyabarongo, Akagera, Rusizi, and Sebeya contributing to two of Africa’s largest river systems. Rwanda’s lakes, including the expansive Lake Kivu and numerous inland lakes like Muhazi, Burera, and Ruhondo, provide water, fish, transport, and tourism opportunities. Wetlands, covering nearly 10% of the national territory, serve as natural regulators of floods, water filters, and habitats for biodiversity, while also supporting agriculture. Together, these water resources sustain hydropower generation, irrigation, and eco-tourism, positioning hydrography as a cornerstone of Rwanda’s sustainable development. Effective management and conservation of these systems are essential to ensure water security, biodiversity protection, and resilience to climate change.
Hydrography| Water resources| Watersheds| Drainage basin| Freshwater system
- EPI: https://mapmindlab.com/publication/2025-08-24-001-300
- OPRN:2025-08-24-001-300