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Burundi — silhouette, capital and facts
Burundi is in Africa and its capital is Gitega. With about 12 million people and 27,834 km², it ranks 142nd in area and 79th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Burundi, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Gitega
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- about 12 million
- Area
- 27,834 km²
- Language
- Kirundi, French and English
- Currency
- Burundian franc
- Flag colors
- red, green, white
Borders
Burundi shares a land border with 3 countries: Rwanda, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Fun facts about Burundi
- Lake Tanganyika, on the country's border, is the second deepest lake in the world.
- The royal drummers of Burundi, who play at ceremonies, are a tradition recognized by UNESCO as intangible heritage.
- The political capital is Gitega, but Bujumbura, on the shore of Lake Tanganyika, remains the economic capital.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Burundi?
The capital of Burundi is Gitega.
Which continent is Burundi in?
Burundi is in Africa.
Which countries border Burundi?
Burundi shares a land border with 3 countries: Rwanda, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Burundi?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Burundi is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Burundi?
Lake Tanganyika, on the country's border, is the second deepest lake in the world. The royal drummers of Burundi, who play at ceremonies, are a tradition recognized by UNESCO as intangible heritage. The political capital is Gitega, but Bujumbura, on the shore of Lake Tanganyika, remains the economic capital.
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Going by an automatic comparison of shapes, these outlines are the closest to the outline of Burundi. It is only an approximation.
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