Burundi is a landlocked country in Africa with a population of 11.9M and an area of 27,834 km². Its capital is Gitega, French is the official language, and it is a republic. Burundi shares borders with 3 countries.
Key facts
ContinentAfrica
CapitalGitega
Population11.9M
Area27,834 km²
LanguageFrench
ReligionChristianity
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencyBurundian Franc
GDP/capita$270
Independence1962
Geography
LandlockedMountains above 3,000 mLarge lake (> 1,000 km²)
RiversNile
BordersRwanda, Tanzania, DR Congo
History & Culture
Colonised by Belgium
Economy & Resources
AgricultureCoffee, Tea, Cotton
Memberships
African Union
🎯 How to identify Burundi in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Burundi efficiently:
Is the country located in Africa?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a coastline?
❌ No
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
✅ Yes
Is the country a member of African Union?
✅ Yes
Is the country crossed by the Nile river?
✅ Yes
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