Burundi
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Capital
Bujumbura
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Local time
6:54
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Population
10.36 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+257
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Currency
Fr BIF (franc)
Burundi
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Capital
Bujumbura
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Local time
6:54
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Population
10.36 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+257
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Currency
Fr BIF (franc)
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Average Salary
$ 256
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Petrol price
€ 1.53 pl
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Precipitation
1 274mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
27 830 km2
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Protected Area
7%
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Forest Area
11%
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Agricultural area
79%
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Annual air passengers
8 300
Population
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Ethnicity
Hutu - 85 %
Tutsi - 14 %
Twa - 1 %
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Religion
Roman Catholic - 62 %
indigenous - 23 %
Islam - 10 %
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Literacy rates
61.6%
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Languages
Kirundi
French
Swahili
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Armed Forces
41 000
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Alcohol consumption
9.8 l/person
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Diabetes
2.7%
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Malaria
126%
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Tuberculosis
122 per 100k
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HIV
1.1%
Economy
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Industries
consumer goods (blankets), shoes, soap, beer, assembly of imported components, public works construction, food processing
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Agriculture
coffee, cotton, tea, corn, sorghum, sweet potatoes, bananas, cassava (manioc), beef
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Natural Resources
nickel, uranium, rare earth oxides, peat, cobalt, copper, platinum, vanadium, arable land
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Natural Resources
nickel, uranium, rare earth oxides, peat, cobalt, copper, platinum, vanadium, arable land
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Renewable Energy
90%
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CO2 Emissions
440kt
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Ease of Business
164 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
1
What not to do when visiting Burundi
Burundi Don’t forget the social status is very important - person’s posture, body movements and way of speaking are signs of status.
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Burundi Don’t photograph certain sensitive buildings such as airports, military installations or government buildings. Always ask for permission.
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Burundi Don’t ignore mosquito-borne diseases - always be cautious in advance and prevent Malaria and other diseases.
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Did you know?
In eastern Africa, you can buy beer brewed from bananas.
Burundi Don’t necessary travel near the border areas with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Cibitoke Province including Route Nationales 5 and 10 from Bujumbura and Kayanza, Ruvubu National Park and the provinces of Karuzi, Ruyigi, Muyinga, and Cankuzo - there’s a higher threat of armed violence, banditry and kidnapping.
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Burundi Don’t be surprised with frequent power shortages, especially during the dry season and after nightfall.
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Tell us your experience
We love to hear from people who have travelled the world and know ‘what not to do’. Why not help other people on their travels?
Burundi Don’t expect nice and shiny roads.
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