Definitions for KIGALI
kiˈgɑ liki·gal·i

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1. Kigali, capital of Rwandanoun

   the national capital and largest city of Rwanda; located in central Rwanda

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1. Kigalinoun

   The capital of Rwanda.

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1. Kigali

   Kigali (Kinyarwanda pronunciation: [ci.ɡɑ́.ɾi]) is the capital and largest city of Rwanda. It is near the nation's geographic centre in a region of rolling hills, with a series of valleys and ridges joined by steep slopes. As a primate city, Kigali has been Rwanda's economic, cultural, and transport hub since it became the capital following independence from Belgian rule in 1962. In an area controlled by the Kingdom of Rwanda from the 17th century and then by the German Empire, the city was founded in 1907 when Richard Kandt, the colonial resident, chose the site for his headquarters, citing its central location, views and security. Foreign merchants began to trade in the city during the German era, and Kandt opened some government-run schools for Tutsi Rwandan students. Belgium took control of Rwanda and Burundi during World War I, forming the mandate of Ruanda-Urundi. Kigali remained the seat of colonial administration for Rwanda but Ruanda-Urundi's capital was at Usumbura (now Bujumbura) in Burundi and Kigali remained a small city with a population of just 6,000 at the time of independence. Kigali grew slowly during the following decades. It was not initially directly affected by the Rwandan Civil War between government forces and the rebel Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF), which began in 1990. However, in April 1994 Rwanda's President Juvénal Habyarimana was killed when his aircraft was shot down near Kigali. His death was followed by the Rwandan genocide, with Hutu extremists loyal to the interim government killing an estimated 500,000–800,000 Tutsi and moderate Hutu nationwide. The RPF resumed fighting, ending a cease-fire of more than a year. They gradually took control of most of the country and seized Kigali on 4 July 1994. Post-genocide Kigali has experienced rapid population growth, with much of the city rebuilt. The city of Kigali is one of the five provinces of Rwanda, with boundaries set in 2006. It is divided into three districts—Gasabo, Kicukiro, and Nyarugenge—which historically had control of significant areas of local governance. Reforms in January 2020 transferred much of the districts' power to the city-wide council. The city also hosts the main residence and offices of the president of Rwanda and most government ministries. The largest contributor to Kigali's gross domestic product is the service sector, but a significant proportion of the population works in agriculture including small-scale subsistence farming. Attracting international visitors is a priority for city authorities, including leisure tourism, conferences and exhibitions.

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1. kigali

   Kigali is the capital city of Rwanda, a country in Africa. It is the largest city in the country and the main center for economic, cultural, and transport affairs. It's known for its modern architecture, vibrant culture, cleanliness, and being one of the safest cities in Africa. The city is located near the geographic center of the country, ensuring easy accessibility from all parts of Rwanda.

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1. Kigali

   Kigali, with population of almost 1 million, is the capital and largest city of Rwanda. It is situated near the geographic centre of the nation. The city has been the economic, cultural, and transport hub of Rwanda since it became capital at independence in 1962. The main residence and offices of the President of Rwanda are located in the city, as are the government ministries. The city is coterminous with the province of Kigali City, which was enlarged in January 2006, as part of local government reorganisation in the country. The city's urban area covers about 70% of the municipal boundaries.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of KIGALI in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of KIGALI in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of KIGALI in a Sentence

1. Victoire Ingabire:

   Outside Kigali, there are no infrastructures as what you see in Kigali. The Rwandan government has not increased employment across the country, that is why we have the majority of poverty in the rural areas.

2. Paul Bledsoe:

   These negotiations narrowed gaps on key issues like the HFC phase-out timetables, creating strong momentum for Kigali.

3. Daniel Bekele:

   Kigali is often praised for its cleanliness and tidiness, but its poorest residents have been paying the price for this positive image.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Kigali
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kigali
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5. ^ Wikidata
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