What is the capital of Burundi?

The capital of Burundi is Gitega.

What continent is Burundi in?

Burundi is in Africa, specifically the Eastern Africa subregion.

What is the population of Burundi?

Burundi has a population of roughly 11,175,378 people, across a land area of 27,834 km².

What language is spoken in Burundi?

The main languages of Burundi are French and Kirundi.

Which countries border Burundi?

Burundi shares a land border with 3 countries: DR Congo, Rwanda and Tanzania.

Burundi

Republic of Burundi

Burundi is a country in Eastern Africa, Africa. Its capital is Gitega, home to roughly 11,175,378 people across 27,834 km² of land.

Where is Burundi?

Burundi is in Eastern Africa, Africa, bordering DR Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital: Gitega
Continent: Africa
Subregion: Eastern Africa
Population: 11,175,378
Land area: 27,834 km²
ISO codes: BI / BDI
Languages: French, Kirundi
Coastline: Landlocked
Currency: Burundian franc (BIF)
Calling code: +257
Internet domain: .bi

How Burundi compares

Burundi ranks 81st of 194 countries on this site by population and 142nd by land area — roughly 0.1% of their combined population. In Africa it ranks 31st of 54 by population and 45th by area. It has no coastline. It shares land borders with 3 other countries.

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Flag of Burundi: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Burundi flag breaks down as 41.2% white, 36.3% red and 22.5% green.

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Did you know?

The Royal Drummers of Burundi perform ritual polyrhythms recognized by UNESCO as intangible heritage.
Lake Tanganyika along Burundi's western border is the world's second-deepest lake.
Burundi's steep hillsides produce high-quality arabica coffee grown mostly on small family plots.
Kirundi is spoken by nearly the entire population, making Burundi one of Africa's most linguistically unified countries.
Intore warrior dances, once performed for the monarchy, remain a celebrated national tradition.

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Burundi: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Burundi?: The capital of Burundi is Gitega.
What continent is Burundi in?: Burundi is in Africa, specifically the Eastern Africa subregion.
What is the population of Burundi?: Burundi has a population of roughly 11,175,378 people, across a land area of 27,834 km².
What language is spoken in Burundi?: The main languages of Burundi are French and Kirundi.
Which countries border Burundi?: Burundi shares a land border with 3 countries: DR Congo, Rwanda and Tanzania.

Practice with geography games

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