Burundi Facts

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National Flag of Burundi

Interesting facts about Burundi

  • Official Name: The Republic of Burundi
  • Form of Government: Presidential republic
  • GDP: 3.037 billion USD (2018)
  • Capital: Bujumbura
  • Population: 11.18 million (2018)
  • Official Languages: French, Kirundi
  • Currency: Burundian franc
  • Timezone: GMT+2
  • Area: 27,834 km²
  • Dialing Code: +257
  • Major Mountain Ranges: Heha,Twinyoni,Nyaruyaga,Mikiko
  • Major Rivers: White Nile,Victoria Nile,Lake Victoria,Kagera,Ruvubu
  • Continent: Africa
  • Border Countries:Rwanda, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Map of Burundi

National Symbols of Burundi

  • National Bird: Blue Turaco
  • National Animal: Lion
  • National Flower: Bujumbura flower