Burundi

Formation

July 1, 1962

Capital

Gitega

Population

12.55 million (2021)

Burundi

About

A landlocked country in east Africa. It is bordered by Rwanda, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It was first colonized by Germany at the beginning of the 20th century and the Belgians after the First World War.

Trivia

The country is impacted by overpopulation, unemployment and extreme poverty. It is home to the Twa, Hutu and Tutsi peoples. Media is severely restricted and is dominated by state-run outlets.

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