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The flag of Burundi is divided by a white diagonal cross into four alternating triangular areas of red at the top and bottom, and green on the hoist and fly sides. A white circle, with three green-edged red six-pointed stars arranged to form a triangle, is superimposed at the center of the cross.

Burundi

Republic of Burundi

Eastern AfricaBIBDI

Population

11.89M

Capital

Gitega

Country Overview

Geography

Basic Information

Common Name
Burundi
Official Name
Republic of Burundi
Region
Eastern Africa
Population
11.89M

Codes & Identifiers

Alpha-2 Code
BI
Alpha-3 Code
BDI
Olympic Code
108
Area
27,834 km²

Time Zones

  • UTC+02:00

Languages

FrenchKirundi

Continents

Africa

Currencies

  • Fr - Burundian franc (BIF)

International Associations

East African Community (EAC)

Bordering Countries

DR CongoRwandaTanzania

Geographic Location

Coordinates: 29.93°, -3.43°

Burundi is located in , specifically in the Eastern Africa region. It shares borders with 3 countries.

About Burundi

The capital city, Gitega, serves as the country's political and often cultural center. The languages spoken include French, Kirundi.

Geographic Facts

  • Our planet has seven continents and five oceans.
  • Earth's circumference at the equator is approximately 40,075 kilometers.
  • About 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water.