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Burundi is a landlocked country that is also considered one of the few African countries whose borders are not determined by colonial rulers.

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Burundi is a landlocked country that is also considered one of the few African countries whose borders are not determined by colonial rulers.

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Key Facts & Information

INTRODUCTION

  • Burundi is officially known as the Republic of Burundi.
  • Burundi is a landlocked country that can be found in the Great Rift Valley.
  • It is bordered to the north by Rwanda, to the east and southeast by Tanzania, to the west by the Democratic Republic of Congo, and to the southwest by the Lake Tanganyika.
  • Burundi’s capital city is Gitega.
  • Gitega is the capital city of Burundi, which can be found in the center of the country.
  • Bujumbura, on the other hand, is the former capital city of Burundi and is also the largest city.
  • Gitega is the second largest city.
  • For more than 200 years, Burundi was identified as an independent kingdom until Germany colonized the region.
  • Upon Germany’s defeat after World War I, Germany surrendered Burundi to Belgium.
  • In 1962, Burundi gained its independence and became a monarchy.
  • In 1966, Burundi became a republic with a one-state party.
  • Burundi’s political system follows that of a presidential representative democratic republic.
  • In Burundi, their president is considered to be the head of the state and also the head of the government.
  • Burundi is part of the African Union, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa, the United Nations, and the Non-Aligned Movement.

DIVISIONS

  • Burundi is divided into 18 provinces: Cankuzo, Gitega, Rutana, Ruyigi, Karuzi, Kayanza, Kirundo, Muyinga, Ngozi, Bururi, Makamba, Rumonge, Bubanza, Bujumbura Mairie, Bujumbura Rural, Cibitoke, Muramvya, and Mwaro.
  • The names of the provinces of Burundi are determined after their respective capitals, except for Bujumbura Rural.
  • The newest provinces among the 18 provinces is Rumonge, which was created in 2015.
  • Burundi’s provinces are then further subdivided into 119 communes, and these communes are further subdivided into 2,639 collines (or hills).
  • The province with the highest number of collines is Bujumbura Mairie, closely followed by Gitega.

GEOGRAPHY

  • Burundi is part of the Albertine Rift, which is also known as the western extension of the East African Rift.
  • Burundi is considered to be one of the smallest African countries.
  • It has different national parks, including Kibira National Park and Ruvubu National Park.
  • The climate of Burundi is equatorial.

ECONOMY

  • The economy of the country depends heavily on agriculture.
  • The primary exports of Burundi include coffee and tea.
  • Some other exports of Burundi include cotton, maize, sorghum, sweet potatoes, bananas, manioc (also known as tapioca), beef, milk, and hides.
  • Although the economy of Burundi relies heavily on agriculture, including the processing of agricultural exports, some other resources are being explored, including petroleum, nickel, and copper.

CULTURE

  • The culture of Burundi is dominantly based on local tradition and the influence of the traditions of the neighbouring countries.
  • Popular pastimes in Burundi include football and mancala.
  • The cuisine of Burundi makes use of maize and bananas as their staple foods and also includes red kidney beans.
  • Drumming is considered an important part of the cultural heritage of Burundi.
  • Some other musical instruments that can be seen in Burundi include the flute, zither, ikembe, indonongo, umuduri, inanga, and the inyagara.
  • The oral tradition in Burundi is strong. They relay historical statements and life lessons through storytelling, poetry, or song.
  • The popular literary genres in Burundi include imigani, indirimbo, amazina, and ivyivugo.

DEMOGRAPHICS

  • The principal ethnic communities in Burundi are Tutsi and Hutu.
  • The official languages of Burundi are Rundi (or Kirundi) and French.
  • Rundi, or Kirundi, is a Bantu language that is considered to be the standard communication medium in the country.
  • Another language that is widely spoken is Swahili.
  • A relatively large part of the population of Burundi is a Christian population.

OTHER FACTS

  • Burundi is one of the very few recognized landlocked countries.
  • Initially, Burundi was inhabited by a group of Pygmy hunter-gatherers called Twa.
  • The borders of Burundi were established by the original Burundian monarchy.
  • Burundi’s flag represents its struggle for independence, hope for the future, and peace.

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