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___ BurundiA virtual guide to Burundi. This page aims to give you an overview of Burundi's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government.Beside a country profile with facts and figures, the page contains links to sources with information about this east-central African nation, e.g.: some official web sites of Burundi, addresses of Burundi and foreign embassies, country guides, weather information, maps, and local newspapers from Burundi. |
 Election Burundi - a woman voting © ONUB Photo: Martine Perret 2005 | |
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Republic of Burundi | Republika y'u Burundi |
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 Flag of Burundi Background: Burundi is a small nation in east-central Africa's Great Lakes region. Burundi's first democratically elected president was assassinated in October 1993 after only one hundred days in office. Since then, some 200,000 Burundians have perished in widespread, often intense ethnic violence between Hutu and Tutsi factions. Hundreds of thousands have been internally displaced or have become refugees in neighboring countries. Burundi troops, seeking to secure their borders, briefly intervened in the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1998. A new transitional government, inaugurated on 1 November 2001, signed a power-sharing agreement with the largest rebel faction in December 2003 and set in place a provisional constitution in October 2004. Implementation of the agreement has been problematic, however, as one remaining rebel group refuses to sign on and elections have been repeatedly delayed, clouding prospects for a sustainable peace. Elections in August 2005 have radically transformed Burundi's political landscape. The success of the former CNDD-FDD rebels, including the selection of Pierre Nkurunziza as president on 19 August, gives the party control of all branches of government. Concurrently, the security sector has been profoundly restructured with CNDD-FDD fighters now making up 40 per cent of the army. They provide a safeguard against attempted coups to interrupt the peace process and thus a guarantee that further reforms required under the Arusha agreement for peace and reconciliation will be realized. Nonetheless, the elections are just one, albeit important, step toward a lasting peace. border countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania related countries: Belgium |
 Official Name: Republika y'u Burundi République du Burundi Republic of Burundi short form: Burundi formerly: Urundi ISO Country Code: bi Time: Local Time = UTC +2h Actual Time: Wed-June-19 16:32 Country Calling Code: +257 Capital City: Bujumbura (pop 300 000) Other Cities: Cibitoke, Muyinga, Ngozi, Bubanza, Gitega, Bururi. Government: Type: Republic; democratically elected, post-transition government established 26 August 2005. Independence: 1 July 1962 (from Belgium). Geography: Location: East-central Africa south of the Equator. Area: 27,834 km² (10,746 sq mi) Terrain: Hilly and mountainous, dropping to a plateau in east, some plains. Elevation extremes: lowest point: Lake Tanganyika 772 m highest point: Heha 2,670 m Climate: Tropical equatorial, with wet and dry seasons, temperature varies with altitude. People: Nationality: Burundian(s). Population: 10.2 million (2011) Ethnic groups (estimated): Hutu 85%; Tutsi 14%; Twa 1.0%. Religions (estimated): Roman Catholic 60%-65%; Protestant 10%-15%; traditional beliefs 15%-20%; Muslim 5%. Languages: Rundi (Kirundi), and French (offiocial), Swahili (trade and governmental language) Literacy: 37% Natural resources: Nickel, uranium, rare earth oxides, peat, cobalt, copper, platinum (not yet exploited), vanadium, arable land, hydropower. Agriculture products: Coffee, cotton, tea, corn, sorghum, sweet potatoes, bananas, manioc (tapioca); beef, milk, hides. Industries: Light consumer goods such as blankets, shoes, soap; assembly of imported components. Exports partners: Germany 20.7%, Belgium 8.6%, Pakistan 7%, USA 5.9%, Rwanda 5.9% (2004) Imports partners: Kenya 13.6%, Tanzania 11.1%, USA 8.8%, Belgium 8.5%, France 8.3%, Italy 5.9%, Uganda 5.6%, Japan 4.6%, Germany 4.4% (2004) Currency: Burundi franc (BIF) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of BurundiRépublique du Burundi - Portail du GouvernementOfficial website of the Burundi government. Diplomatic Missions Embassy of Burundi Embassy of Burundi in Washington, in the U.S. Embassy of Burundi Embassy of Burundi in Berlin, Germany. ONUB - United Nations Operation in Burundi ONUBS mission is to support and help to implement the efforts undertaken by Burundians to restore lasting peace and bring about national reconciliation, as provided under the Arusha Agreement. Maps Map of BurundiPolitical map of Burundi. Above Map of Burundi as PDF (Get Acrobat PDF Reader)  Google
Earth BurundiSearchable map and satellite view of Burundi. Google
Earth BujumburaSearchable map and satellite view of Burundi's capital city. Map
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Burundi NewsOperating in a turbulent political climate, Burundi's media are subject to self-censorship and occasional government censorship.Radio is the main source of information for many Burundians. The government runs the sole TV station, the only radio station with national coverage, as well as the only newspaper that publishes regularly. (BBC) Net Press Agence Burundaise de Presse; privately owned Burundi Press Agency (in French). Burundi Realities Analysis, Research, Information and Data on Burundi (French and English) Africatime Burundi Central news (in French). afrol News - Burundi Burundi related news in English and Spaanish. IRIN Africa: Burundi Burundi News and background information. |
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Arts & CultureWood carvings from Burundi. Master Carver Lazar RurerekanaExpressions of Burundian Life and Culture through the carvings of Master Carver Lazar Rurerekana. Burundi : Musique AfroMix provide a list of contemporary Burundi musicians. |
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Business & EconomyBanque de la République du Burundi Central Bank Burundi. Banque de Credit de Bujumbura Belgium based private bank group. Coffee Coffee Board of Burundi Site provides information about the Coffee Board and arabica coffee farming. |
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Destination Burundi - Community and Country GuidesOffice National du Tourisme National Burundi Tourism site with information about travel in and around Burundi. Buja City Official website of the city of Bujumbura, Burundi's capital. (in French) burundi information project Site ment to be a tool to get a better overview of the projects and initiatives that are going on in Burundi. |
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EducationUniversité du Burundi Official university web site with information about its mission, its institutions and its organisation structure. (in French) |
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HistoryHistoire BurundiBurundis History from Prehistory until the ethnic conflict in the beginning of the 1990s (In French). Burundi genocide Wikipedia article about the ethnic conflict between the Hutu and the Tutsi Tribes in Burundi. WWW-VL History Index of Burundi Collection of web resources related to the history of Burundi. |
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Human RightsLigue Burundaise des Droits de l'HommeHuman Rights League of Burundi with information ont he work of the league (in French.) OPDE - Oeuvre humanitaire pour la Protection et le Développement de l'Enfant en difficulté A humanitarian charity for the protection and development of the street children of the Great Lakes. Relief Web: Burundi The UN administered Relief Web with Humanitarian information on Burundi. |
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Additional Information on Burundi:Human Rights Ligue Burundaise des Droits de l'Homme Human Rights League of Burundi with information on the work of the league (in French.) Peace and Collaborative Development Network: Early warning for Burundi - It needs violence-prevention now! Article by Jan Oberg. Country Profiles: BBC News Country Profile: Burundi Relief Web: Burundi The UN administered Relief Web with Humanitarian information on Burundi. The Transnational Foundation: Burundi Wikipedia: Burundi The World Factbook -- Burundi Web resources. Africa South of the Sahara: Burundi Stanford University Open Directory Project: Burundi |
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