Burundi Quick Facts…
Official Name | Republic of Burundi |
Common Name | Burundi – /bəˈɹən.di/ |
Nationality | Burundian(s) – noun, Burundian – adjective |
Independence | Received in 1962 (from UN trusteeship under Belgian administration) |
Administrative Divisions | 18 provinces |
Total Population | 13.2 million (#77) with 14.8% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Gitega (capital city), Bujumbura (commercial capital) |
Major Languages | Kirundi (official), French (official), English (official) |
Electricity Access | 10.2% of total population |
Internet Access | 5.8% of total population |
Currency | Burundi Francs (BIF) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $8.8 billion – 2021 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $700 (#229) – 2021 estimate |
Total Area | 27,830 sq km / 10,745 sq mi (#146) with 7.7% water area |
Geographic Region | Africa – Central Africa |
Bordering Countries | DRC, Rwanda, Tanzania |
Bordering Water Bodies | None |
National Anthem: “Our Beloved Burundi”