BURUNDI
Official Name: REPUBLIC OF BURUNDI
Country Profile Area: 27,830 sq km. Capital: Bujumbura Population: 8,988,091 (CIA 2009 est.) Language: Kirundi (official), French (official), Swahili. Date of independence: 1 July, 1962. Currency: Burundi Franc (BIF) Religion: Christianity, indigenous beliefs and Islam. National Day: Independence Day |
Pierre Nkurunziza
President of Burundi
Administrative Divisions:
17 provinces;
Bubanza, Bujumbura Mairie, Bujumbura Rurale, Bururi, Cankuzo, Cibitoke, Gitega, Karuzi, Kayanza, Kirundo, Makamba, Muramvya, Muyinga, Mwaro, Ngozi, Rutana, Ruyigi
17 provinces;
Bubanza, Bujumbura Mairie, Bujumbura Rurale, Bururi, Cankuzo, Cibitoke, Gitega, Karuzi, Kayanza, Kirundo, Makamba, Muramvya, Muyinga, Mwaro, Ngozi, Rutana, Ruyigi