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Butare
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Also sometimes called by its new name, Huye, Butare was once the colonial capital of Rwanda. The city, with its academic focus, is home to a cathedral and, most notably, the National Museum of Rwanda. The Genocide Memorial in Gikongoro is just a few kilometres away.
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Also sometimes called by its new name, Huye, Butare was once the colonial capital of Rwanda. The city, with its academic focus, is home to a cathedral and, most notably, the National Museum of Rwanda. The Genocide Memorial in Gikongoro is just a few kilometres away.
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- Type of place: city.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
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- Population: 89,600 inhabitants. (2015).
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- Website: www.thetravelplanner-africa.com/huye