Rwanda is a landlocked country located in central east Africa. Rwanda is located just a few degrees below the equator but has a rather mild climate due to the high elevation. Rwanda is a rather small country and can be compared to the size of the state of Maryland. Mountains dominate the landscape but Rwanda is also home to many lakes. Rwanda is considered a safe travel destination and many tourists visit the country to enjoy tracking the mountain gorillas, which can be seen in Volcanoes National Park.