Ruanda (Noun)
Meaning
A landlocked republic in central Africa; formerly a German colony.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The country of Rwanda, formerly known as Ruanda, has a long and tumultuous history.
- Ruanda was a German colony from 1885 until the end of World War I.
- Ruanda officially gained independence from Belgium on July 1, 1962.
- After independence from colonial rule, the people of Ruanda struggled to find peace and stability.
- During the early years, Ruanda had strong ties to neighboring countries and international organizations in an effort to rebuild the nation.