History of Rwanda included Tanganyika and Ruanda-Urundi. In 1911, the Germans helped the Tutsi put down a rebellion of Hutu in the northern part of Rwanda who did not wish to submit to central Tutsi control. At the end of WWI, Belgium accepted the League of Nations Mandate of 1916 to govern Rwanda as the territory Ruanda-Urundi, along with its existing Congo colony to the west. The portion of the German territory, never a part of the Kingdom of Rwanda, was stripped from the colony and attached to Tanganyika, which had been mandated to the British. A colonial military campaign from 1923 to
Tourism in Rwanda Tourism in Rwanda Tourism in Rwanda is rapidly increasing. In 2010, 666,000 tourists visited the country. This resulted in tourism revenues of $200 million, an increase of 14% over 2009.. To further place Rwanda on the world map as a first class tourism destination, Rwanda Development Board (RDB) signed a three year partnership deal with London-based soccer team, Arsenal Football Club to help build the country's tourism industry. Rwanda is located in Central Africa (but most residents live on the side of East Africa) and has much history and natural beauty. Tour groups are led by an experienced guide who