Central Africa, east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, west of Tanzania.
Established in the 1600s, the Burundi Kingdom has had borders similar to those of modern Burundi since the 1800s. Burundi’s two major ethnic groups, t ...
Longitude: 30
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Burundi:
11,758.636 km
Terrain:
Hilly and mountainous, dropping to a plateau in east, some plains.
Natural Resources:
Nickel, uranium, rare earth oxides, peat, cobalt, copper, platinum, vanadium, arable land, hydropower, niobium, tantalum, gold, tin, tungsten, kaolin, limestone.
Industries:
Light consumer goods (sugar, shoes, soap, beer); cement, assembly of imported components; public works construction; food processing (fruits).
Population: 13,590,102
One of Africa's most densely populated countries; concentrations tend to be in the north and along the northern shore of Lake Tanganyika in the west; most people live on farms near areas of fertile volcanic soil.
Area: 27,834 km2
slightly smaller than Maryland
Landlocked; straddles crest of the Nile-Congo watershed; the Kagera, which drains into Lake Victoria, is the most remote headstream of the White Nile.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| fra | French |
| run | Kirundi |
Kirundi (official), French (official), English (official, least spoken), Swahili (2008 est.)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| BIF | Burundian franc | Fr |
Capital City: Gitega
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 5:42 pm (GMT+02:00)
The flag of Burundi is divided by a white diagonal cross into four alternating triangular areas of red at the top and bottom, and green on the hoist and fly sides. A white circle, with three green-edged red six-pointed stars arranged to form a triangle, is superimposed at the center of the cross.
Bordering Countries
Burundi is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Burundi
You're in for a treat! Burundi is a fascinating place to explore, especially from June to August. Here's what you could encounter:
- Beautiful landscapes and national parks
- Rich cultural heritage and traditional dances
- Lake Tanganyika, one of the world's deepest lakes
- Political instability and occasional unrest
- Poor infrastructure and healthcare
- High levels of poverty
- 4HIGH RISK
Travel is risky, prepare well and consider avoiding
- Burundian cuisine features beans, maize, and plantains.
- Popular dishes include isombe and mukeke (grilled fish).
- Cassava is a staple food in many meals.
- Visit the Rusizi National Park
- Explore the Gishora Drum Sanctuary
- Relax on the shores of Lake Tanganyika
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