Guide to Burundi
Must See Burundi
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At a glance
Although the situation has cooled recently, Burundi still threatens to explode. Travellers are strongly advised to stay away until the violence is over and Burundi gets back on its feet.
Fast Facts
- Full name:
- Republic of Burundi
- Capital city:
- Bujumbura
- Area:
- 25,650 sq km / 9,904 sq miles
- Population:
- 6,096,156
- Time Zone:
- GMT/UTC +2 (Greenwich Mean Time)
- Language:
- French (official)
Kirundi (official)
Swahili (other)
- Religion:
- Roman Catholic (65%), indigenous beliefs (20%), Muslim (10%), Protestant (5%)
- Currency:
- Burundi Franc
- Electricity:
- 220V 50Hz
- Electric plug details:
- European plug with two circular metal pins
