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Republic of Burundi (BDI)

ISO BDI IOC BDI +257  Capital: Gitega
12,332,788Population
27,834Surface area (km²)
443.1Inhabitants per km²
$3.1BGDP (current US$)
$219GDP per capita
24.8%Urban population

Position in Africa

East Africa
Burundi -3.37°, 29.92°

Country facts

Official name (English)
Republic of Burundi
Official name (Français)
République du Burundi
Official name (العربية)
جمهورية بوروندي
Official name (Português)
República do Burundi
Currency
Burundian franc (BIF)
Official languages
French, Kirundi
Main religion
Christians
Time zone
Africa/Bujumbura
Calling code
+257
ISO / IOC codes
BI · BDI · BDI
Coordinates
-3.37°, 29.92°

Main cities

Provinces (18)
Gitega Bujumbura Ngozi Muyinga Ruyigi
CapitalMain cityProvinces (18)

Departments & divisions

Provinces (18)
BubanzaBujumbura MairieBujumbura RuralBururiCankuzoCibitokeGitegaKaruziKayanzaKirundoMakambaMuramvyaMuyingaMwaroNgoziRumongeRutanaRuyigi

Cities

CityRoleCoordinates
GitegaCapital-3.427, 29.925
BujumburaMain city-3.361, 29.360
NgoziMain city-2.908, 29.831
MuyingaMain city-2.845, 30.341
RuyigiMain city-3.476, 30.249

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