Burundi: flag, capital and facts

Burundi is a landlocked country in Eastern Africa. Its capital is Gitega. It covers about 27,834 km² (10,747 sq mi). Official languages include French and Kirundi. It shares land borders with 3 countries.

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Burundi at a glance

Official name: Republic of Burundi
Capital: Gitega
Region: Eastern Africa (Africa)
Area: 27,834 km² (10,747 sq mi)
Official languages: French and Kirundi
Currency: Burundian franc (Fr)
People: Burundian
Calling code: +257
Internet domain: .bi
Landlocked: Yes
UN member: Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Burundi is Gitega.

Burundi is in Eastern Africa, part of the Africa region.

Burundi uses the Burundian franc (Fr).

Burundi has 2 official languages: French and Kirundi.

Burundi borders DR Congo, Rwanda and Tanzania.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).

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