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Republic of Burundi

Map of Burundi

Capital City:
Bujumbura

Population:
8038618 (2008)

Size:
10747 square miles (27834.73 square kilometers)


Factsheet - References - Current Online News

Burundi Factsheet

Official (or unofficial) Website:
http://burundi.gov.bi/

Currency:
Franc

Bordering Countries:
Rwanda, Tanzania, Lake Tanganyika, and Congo (Kinshasa)

Major Cities:
Gitega

Language(s):
French

Ethnic Groups:
Hutus, Tutsis, and Twa (Pygmies)

Natural Resources:
Beans, cassava, corn, and plantains. Coffee Cotton, tea, and hides, Cattle, goats, and sheep Nickel, uranium, and other minerals are mined in small quantities; platinum

Higher Education Institutation(s):
Université du Burundi

Maps:
Political Map

Reference Sources:
Burundi directory
Burundi key facts (geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues)
Burundi information from OneWorld (content and links to other sites)
Burundi information from World Information (key facts, profile, visitor guide, weather, map, news, directory, key indicators, and more)

Online News Sources:
AllAfrica.com: Burundi - Top News
Burundi Information
Burundi News and Information