Burundi - Wikipedia
Burundi, [a] officially the Republic of Burundi, [b] is a landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley at the junction between the African Great Lakes region and Southeast Africa, with population of over 14 million people. [14]
Burundi country profile - BBC News
Jul 31, 2023 · Provides an overview of Burundi, including key dates and facts about this east African country.
Burundi | History, Geography, & Culture | Britannica
3 days ago · Burundi, country in east-central Africa, south of the Equator. The landlocked country, a historic kingdom, is one of the few countries in Africa whose borders were not determined by colonial rulers.
Burundi Maps & Facts - World Atlas
Jun 14, 2023 · Burundi, a small but geographically diverse country, nestles in East Africa's Great Lakes region. With an area of approximately 10,745 square miles (27,830 square kilometers), it shares its borders with three countries: Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east and south, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west.
History of Burundi - Wikipedia
Burundi originated in the 16th century as a small kingdom in the African Great Lakes region. After European contact, it was united with the Kingdom of Rwanda, becoming the colony of Ruanda-Urundi - first colonised by Germany and then by Belgium. The colony gained independence in 1962, and split once again into Rwanda and Burundi.
Burundi - The World Factbook
Nov 6, 2024 · Burundi - The World Factbook. Explore All Countries. Burundi. Africa. Page last updated: November 06, 2024. Photos of Burundi. There are no photos for Burundi. Introduction. Background. Tip. Visit the Definitions and Notes page to view a description of each topic. Definitions and Notes. Geography. Location. Geographic coordinates. Map references.
History of Burundi | Events, People, Dates, Maps, & Facts
Oct 19, 2024 · The landlocked country is located in east-central Africa, south of the Equator. Gitega, a town rich with cultural and historical significance, was designated the country’s political capital in 2019. At the same time, the previous capital, Bujumbura, was designated the country’s economic capital.
Burundi - The World Factbook
Dec 20, 2021 · Burundi is a densely populated country with a high population growth rate, factors that combined with land scarcity and poverty place a large share of its population at risk of food insecurity. About 90% of the population relies on subsistence agriculture.
Country Summary - Burundi - The World Factbook
Dec 6, 2023 · Burundi gained its independence from Belgium in 1962 as the Kingdom of Burundi, but the monarchy was overthrown in 1966 and a republic established. The assassination of Burundi’s president in 1993 triggered over 10 years of …
Burundi Overview: Development news, research, data | World Bank
Oct 3, 2024 · A landlocked country in East Africa, Burundi is a low-income economy, with 80% of the population employed in the agricultural sector. Located in the Great Lakes region, Burundi is surrounded by Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and bordered by Lake Tanganyika to the southwest.