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What language do people speak in Rwanda?

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Kinyarwanda is spoken throughout Rwanda and serves as the country's national language. In addition, English, French, and Swahili are official languages and are widely used in education, government, tourism, and business. Most tourism professionals speak English, making communication easy for international visitors.

Kinyarwanda is spoken throughout Rwanda and serves as the country's national language. In addition, English, French, and Swahili are official languages and are widely used in education, government, tourism, and business. Most tourism professionals speak English, making communication easy for international visitors.