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Geographical facts about Burundi including Bujumbura, the capital city of Burundi |
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| Name of the country: | Burundi | Capital city: | Bujumbura |
| Geographical coordinates of Burundi: | 3 30 S, 30 00 E | Geographical coordinates of Bujumbura: | 3 22 S 29 21 E |
| Location of Burundi: | Central Africa, east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, west of Tanzania | Continent / area: | Africa |
| The area of Burundi: | total: 27,830 sq km; land: 25,680 sq km, water: 2,150 sq km | Area comparative of Burundi: | slightly smaller than Maryland |
| The elevation data of Burundi: | mean elevation: 1,504 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Lake Tanganyika 772 m, highest point: Heha 2,670 m | The climate of Burundi: | equatorial: high plateau with considerable altitude variation (772 m to 2,670 m above sea level): average annual temperature varies with altitude from 23 to 17 degrees Celsius but is generally moderate as the average altitude is about 1,700 m: average annual rainfall is about 150 cm: two wet seasons (February to May and September to November), and two dry seasons (June to August and December to January) |
| Land use of Burundi: | agricultural land: 73.3%; arable land 38.9%; permanent crops 15.6%; permanent pasture 18.8%; forest: 6.6%; other: 20.1% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 230 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Burundi: | landlocked country; straddles crest of the Nile-Congo watershed; the Kagera, which drains into Lake Victoria, is the most remote headstream of the White Nile | The terrain of Burundi: | hilly and mountainous, dropping to a plateau in east, some plains |
| Land boundaries of Burundi: | total: 1,140 km | Borders countries of Burundi: | Democratic Republic of the Congo 236 km, Rwanda 315 km, Tanzania 589 km |
| Maritime claims of Burundi: | none – (landlocked country) | ||
Fast Facts about Burundi
Are you traveling to Burundi? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Africa, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Central Africa, east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, west of Tanzania.
Did you know that the legal system of Burundi is a mixed legal system of Belgian civil law and customary law?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Burundi, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 12,322 km, paved: 1,286 km, unpaved: 11,036 km (2004)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: BUJUMBURA (capital) 751,000 (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 12.1% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Burundi: 11,099,298 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 3.26% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Kirundi 29.7% (official language), Kirundi and other language 9.1%, French (official language) and French and other language 0.3%, Swahili and Swahili and other language 0.2% (along Lake Tanganyika and in the Bujumbura area), English and English and other language 0.06%, more than 2 languages 3.7%, unspecified 56.9% (2008 estimate). These days, Burundi has to face a net migration rate of 0 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Burundi nowadays; Hutu (Bantu) 85%, Tutsi (Hamitic) 14%, Twa (Pygmy) 1%, Europeans 3,000, South Asians 2,000.
The right to vote in Burundi can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: the father must be a citizen of Burundi. Dual citizenship recognized: no. Residency requirement for naturalization: 10 years.
In case if you plan to visit Burundi for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Burundi are: Independence Day, 1 July (1962).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Burundi, these are the most likely dangers you might face: flooding; landslides; drought. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Bujumbura and/or Burundi?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Burundi, the population has to face a death rate of 9 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Burundi
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Burundi. Here they are: Kirundi 29.7% (official language), Kirundi and other language 9.1%, French (official language) and French and other language 0.3%, Swahili and Swahili and other language 0.2% (along Lake Tanganyika and in the Bujumbura area), English and English and other language 0.06%, more than 2 languages 3.7%, unspecified 56.9% (2008 estimate).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .bi
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; equatorial: high plateau with considerable altitude variation (772 m to 2,670 m above sea level): average annual temperature varies with altitude from 23 to 17 degrees Celsius but is generally moderate as the average altitude is about 1,700 m: average annual rainfall is about 150 cm: two wet seasons (February to May and September to November), and two dry seasons (June to August and December to January).
Its capital city is Bujumbura, where the local time zone is UTC+2, which is 7 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Bujumbura: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Burundi; mean elevation: 1,504 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Lake Tanganyika 772 m, highest point: Heha 2,670 m. The length of its total coastline are: 0 km (landlocked country) and the length of the land boundaries is total: 1,140 km.
Current environmental issues in Burundi; soil erosion as a result of overgrazing and the expansion of agriculture into marginal lands; deforestation (little forested land remains because of uncontrolled cutting of trees for fuel); habitat loss threatens wildlife populations.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: flooding; landslides; drought.
For your traveling options, there are 7 (2013) airports and 1 (2012) heliports in Burundi all together with (mainly on Lake Tanganyika between Bujumbura, Burundi’s principal port, and lake ports in Tanzania, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo) (2011) waterways, and roadways in total: total: 12,322 km, paved: 1,286 km, unpaved: 11,036 km (2004).
Background of Burundi
Like every nation, Burundi also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; Burundi’s first democratically elected president was assassinated in October 1993 after only 100 days in office, triggering widespread ethnic violence between Hutu and Tutsi factions. More than 200,000 Burundians perished during the conflict that spanned almost a dozen years. Hundreds of thousands of Burundians were internally displaced or became refugees in neighboring countries. An internationally brokered power-sharing agreement between the Tutsi-dominated government and the Hutu rebels in 2003 paved the way for a transition process that integrated defense forces, and established a new constitution and elected a majority Hutu government in 2005. The government of President Pierre NKURUNZIZA, who was reelected in 2010 and again in a disputed election in 2015, continues to face many political and economic challenges. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
