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Burundi geography facts

Burundi is a country or territory in Eastern Africa. Its capital is Gitega, and its currency is Burundian franc.

Official name
Republic of Burundi
Capital
Gitega
Region
Africa
Subregion
Eastern Africa
Currency
Burundian franc
Languages
French, Kirundi
Land neighbours
DR Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania
Area
27,834 km²
Landlocked
Yes
Calling code
+257
Internet domain
.bi

Quick answers about Burundi

What is the capital of Burundi?

The capital of Burundi is Gitega.

What currency is used in Burundi?

Burundi uses Burundian franc.

Where is Burundi?

Burundi is in Eastern Africa, within Africa.

What languages are spoken in Burundi?

The reference languages listed for Burundi are French, Kirundi.

Which countries border Burundi?

Burundi shares listed land borders with DR Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania.

Is Burundi landlocked?

Yes. Burundi is landlocked, which means it has no ocean coastline.

States and provinces in Burundi

Sources and review

Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.

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