Burundi Country Overview

 

Republic of Burundi

Burundi Country Overview. The official name is the Republic of Burundi. Commonly referred to as Burundi.

African map highlighting Burundi location.

1. Where is Burundi located?
   

   Burundi is located in the east of Africa. Burundi borders the following countries; Rwanda to the north, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Tanzania to the east and southeast.

2. What is the capital of Burundi?

   The two Capitals of  Burundi are Gitega (political) and Bujumbura (economic).

3. How large is the country of Burundi?

   Burundi has 27,834 square kilometers of land.

4. Is Burundi a member of the African Union?
   

   Burundi is a a member of the African Union. It has been a member since May 25th, 1963.

1. What is the population of Burundi?
   

   The population of Burundi is slightly over 11.8 million as of 2020 (approx). The most populated city in Burundi is Bujumbura with a population of 374,809 approx. (2019).

2. What are the Ethnic groups in Burundi?

   As of 2019, the estimated breakdown of ethnic groups are; 85% Hutu, 14% Tutsi, and 1% Twa.

3. How many languages are spoken in Burundi?

   The most popular languages spoken in Burundi are Kirundi, French, and English.

4. What religions are in Burundi?
   

   Burundi religious groups consist of; Christian 91%, 6% Traditional faiths, and 2% Islam.

1. Burundi Political System Overview.

   Burundi has a Unitary dominant-party presidential constitutional republic form of government.  The country has 18 administrative regions called provinces.

2. What is the currency used in Burundi?

   The Burundian franc (FBu) (BIF) is the official currency for Burundi.

3. What makes up the economy in Burundi?

   Burundi’s main resources and industries consist of coffee and tea, cotton, tea, maize, sorghum, sweet potatoes, and bananas.

All numerical data are estimates. Information may vary after the date of this article.