Eastern Africa
Flag of Burundi
A green, hilly heart of Africa where drumming is a sacred art.
Colours, by share of the flag
- #18a830 32%
- #f0f0f0 30%
- #c00018 28%
Measured from the flag artwork itself, so shares are approximate and emblems get folded into the nearest tone.
Burundi in numbers
| Official name | Republic of Burundi |
|---|---|
| Capital | Gitega |
| Region | Eastern Africa, Africa |
| Population | 11,890,781 |
| Area | 27,834 km² · 427 people per km² |
| Currency | Burundian franc (BIF) |
| Languages | French, Kirundi |
| Country codes | BI · BDI · .bi |
| Coastline | Landlocked |
Things worth knowing
- Burundi is one of Africa's most densely populated and smallest countries, tucked into the Great Lakes highlands.
- Lake Tanganyika, the world's second-deepest lake, forms part of its southwestern border.
- Its royal drummers perform a thunderous ritual that UNESCO has recognized as intangible cultural heritage.
Did you know
In 2019 Burundi moved its political capital inland to Gitega, while Bujumbura remained the economic hub.
Neighbours
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Country data from the mledoze/countries dataset under ODbL 1.0. Flag artwork from the same dataset. All 196 flags.