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Burundi

Africa
Capital
Gitega
Population
13,689,450
Area
27,834 km²
Currency
Burundian Franc (BIF)
Phone Code
+257
ISO Codes
BI / BDI
ISO numeric
108
Internet domain
.bi
Timezone
UTC+2
Religion
Christianity

About Burundi

Burundi is a small landlocked Central African country, one of the world's least developed nations, on the shores of Lake Tanganyika.

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Languages

Kirundi, French

Burundi in numbers

These figures are calculated from the data on this page and compared with the other 195 countries Beelad covers.

Population density492 people per km²
rank 16 of 196 (highest first); the average across all 196 countries is 60 per km²
Share of world population0.169 %
world total: 8,091,734,930 (UN, 1 July 2023)
Share of Africa0.926% of its people, 0.0927% of its land area
Area in square miles10,747
1 km² = 0.386 sq mi
Closest in sizeHaiti (27,750 km²)
Closest in populationRwanda (13,954,471 people)

Who else uses BIF?

Burundi is the only country in our list that uses BIF.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Burundi?
The capital of Burundi is Gitega.
What is the population of Burundi?
Burundi has a population of approximately 13,689,450 people.
What currency does Burundi use?
The currency of Burundi is the Burundian Franc (BIF).
What languages are spoken in Burundi?
The official or major languages of Burundi are Kirundi, French.

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