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Burundi, once known as Urundi, was controlled by Germany from 1884, and by Belgium from 1919, until gaining its independence in 1962.
The country's recent history is replete with bloody battles between the Hutu and Tutsi, and those ethnic conflicts and disagreements continue today.
The future of Burundi is somewhat bleak, as less than 50% of children attend school, and HIV/AIDS is almost out of control. In addition, basic foods and medicines are in short supply.
With a high population density and very limited natural resources, most of the citizens remain economically suppressed, and resign themselves to subsistence agricultural farming.
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- Official Name Republic of Burundi
- Population 8,074,254
- Capital City Bujumbura (331,700)
- Largest Cities Bujumbura, Gitega, Muyinga, Ngozi
- Currency Burundi Franc
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- Languages Kirundi (official), French (official), Swahili
- National Day 1 July, Independence Day
- Religions Christian, Catholic, traditional beliefs
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- Land Area 25,650 sq km (9.903 sq miles)
- Highest Point Mount Heha, 8,759 ft. (2,670 m)
- Lowest Point Lk. Tanganyika, 2,532 ft. (772 m)
- Land Divisions 16 provinces, including: Bubanza, Bujumbura, Bururi, Cankuzo, Cibitoke, Gitega, Karuzi, Kayanza, Kirundo, Makamba, Muramvya, Muyinga, Mwaro, Ngozi, Rutana and Ruyigi.
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The landlocked small country of Burundi, located on the northeastern shoreline of Lake Tanganyika, is a very mountainous country. The only land below 3,000 feet is a narrow strip of plain along the Ruzizi River in the west.
From the wooded Mitumba Mountains in the west, the land drops gradually into an uneven plateau with some grassland savanna, up to its border with Tanzania. The average elevation of the central plateau is over 5,000 ft.
Major rivers include the Kanyaru, Malagarasi, Rusize and Ruvubu, and siginificant lakes include the Cohaha, Rwero and of course, Lake Tanganyika. |
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- Latitude/Longitude 3° 37'S, 29° 35'E
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As of April 1, 2010, Burundi remains a highly volatile and dangerous destination. Before making any travel plans please reveiw the U.S. Department of State warnings shown below:
Travel Recommendations Before finalizing and/or making your travel plans to any worldwide destination, we strongly recommend you authenticate and research all of the important details regarding applicable health, passport and visa requirements.
If you require additional assistance, the experienced professionals at Travel Visa Pro can answer all of your questions!
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Weather conditions and temperatures vary widely in Burundi based on differences in altitude.
Generally, the upper elevations in the mountains and the central plateau are cooler than the lowlands in the Lake Tanganyika area. Overall, the annual temperature (on avg.) is near 25º C (78º F).
The heaviest rain fall is along the Rusizi River in the northwest, while across the country, rainfall is inconsistent. The longest wet season runs February - May, while the significant dry season is June - August.
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