| Local name: Republika
y'Uburundi |
| Surface :
27.830 Kmq. |
| Population : 6.221.000 inhabitants |
| Climate: Burundi in general has a
tropical highland climate, with a considerable daily temperature range in many areas.
Temperature also varies from one region to another, chiefly as a result of differences in
altitude. The central plateau enjoys cool weather, with an average temperature of 20°C.
The area around Lake Tanganyika is warmer, averaging 23°C (73°F). Bujumbura's average
annual temperature is 25°C (78°F). Rain is irregular, falling most heavily in the
northwest. Dry seasons vary in length, and there are sometimes long periods of no rain.
However, four seasons can be distinguished; the long dry season (June - August); the short
west season (September-November), the short dry season (December-January) and the long wet
season (February- May). |
| Visas: Visas are required by all
visitors to Burundi. Tourist visas can be extended at the immigration office in Bujumbura
and it's best to apply in the morning. |
| Electricity: 220V |
| Capital : Bujumbura |
| System : Presidential Republic |
| Languages : Kirundi, French, Swahili |
| Religions : Roman Catholic,62%; Protestant,5%;
indigenous,32% |
| Money : Burundi franc (FBu) |
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