The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Burundi:
Burundi is a small sovereign country located in the Great Lakes region of Africa. Geographically isolated, facing population pressures and having sparse resources, Burundi has the lowest GDP per capita in the world, arguably making it the poorest country on the planet. One scientific study of 178 nations rated Burundi's population as having the lowest satisfaction with life of all.A Global Projection of Subjective Well-being: A Challenge to Positive Psychology?
General reference
Pronunciation: or Common English country name: Burundi Official English country name: The Republic of Burundi Common endonym(s): Official endonym(s): Adjectival(s): Burundian Demonym(s): Burundian(s), Barundi ISO country codes: BI, BDI, 108 ISO region codes: See ISO 3166-2:BI Internet country code top-level domain: .bi
Geography of Burundi
Geography of Burundi Burundi is: a landlocked country Location: Africa Southern Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere Africa Central Africa East Africa Time zone: Central Africa Time (UTC+02) Extreme points of Burundi High: Mount Heha Low: Lake Tanganyika Land boundaries: 974 km 451 km 290 km 233 km Coastline: none Population: 3,589,434(1978) Size: - 145th largest country Atlas of Burundi
Environment of Burundi
Climate of Burundi Ecoregions in Burundi Geology of Burundi Protected areas of Burundi National parks of Burundi Wildlife of Burundi Fauna of Burundi Birds of Burundi Mammals of Burundi
Natural geographic features of Burundi
Glaciers in Burundi: noneThe only glaciers in Africa are on Mt Kenya (in Kenya), on Kilimanjaro (in Tanzania), and in the Ruwenzori Mountains (which are located in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo). See Proceedings of the Riederalp Workshop, September 1978; Actes de l'Atelier de Riederalp, septembre 1978): IAHS-AISH Publ. no. 126, 1980. Lakes of Burundi Lake Tanganyika Lake Cohoha Lake Rweru Mountains of Burundi Mitumba Mountains Rivers of Burundi Kagera River Ruvyironza River Rurubu River Ruzizi River World Heritage Sites in Burundi: none
Regions of Burundi
Regions of Burundi
Ecoregions of Burundi
List of ecoregions in Burundi
Administrative divisions of Burundi
Administrative divisions of Burundi Provinces of Burundi Communes of Burundi Collines of Burundi
Provinces of Burundi
Provinces of Burundi Bubanza Bujumbura Mairie Bujumbura Rural Bururi Cankuzo Cibitoke Gitega Karuzi<li>Kayanza <li>Kirundo <li>Makamba <li>Muramvya <li>Muyinga <li>Mwaro <li>Ngozi <li>Rutana <li>Ruyigi
Communes of Burundi
Communes of Burundi The provinces of Burundi are divided into 117 communes, which are further divided into 2,637 collines.
Municipalities of Burundi
Capital of Burundi: Bujumbura Cities of Burundi List of cities in Burundi Bubanza Bujumbura Bururi Cankuzo Cibitoke Gitega Karuzi Kayanza Kibumbu Kirundo Makamba Muramvya Muyinga Mwaro Ngozi Rutana Ruyigi
Demography of Burundi
Demographics of Burundi
Government and politics of Burundi
Politics of Burundi Form of government: presidential representative democratic republic Capital of Burundi: Bujumbura Elections in Burundi Political parties in Burundi Rulers of Burundi United Nations Integrated Office in Burundi
Branches of government
Government of Burundi
Executive branch of the government of Burundi Head of state: President of Burundi Vice-President of Burundi Head of government: President of Burundi List of heads of government of Burundi Cabinet of Burundi: Council of Ministers
Ministries of the Burundian Government Ministry of Public Security of Burundi
Legislative branch of the government of Burundi
Parliament of Burundi (bicameral) Upper house: Senate of Burundi (upper chamber) Lower house: National Assembly of Burundi (lower chamber)
Judicial branch of the government of Burundi
Court system of Burundi Supreme Court of Burundi
Foreign relations of Burundi
Foreign relations of Burundi Diplomatic missions in Burundi Diplomatic missions of Burundi United States-Burundi relations
International organization membership The Republic of Burundi is a member of:
Central African Customs and Economic Union (UDEAC) Coordinating Committee on Export Controls (COCOM) Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) International Energy Agency (IEA) International Finance Corporation (IFC) International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) International Labour Organization (ILO) International Olympic Committee (IOC) International Organization for Migration (IOM)
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (ICRM) International Telecommunication Union (ITU) International Telecommunications Satellite Organization (ITSO) Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) United Nations (UN) United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) United Nations University (UNU) World Confederation of Labour (WCL) World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU) World Food Programme (WFP) World Health Organization (WHO) World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Law and order in Burundi
Law of Burundi Constitution of Burundi Human rights in Burundi LGBT rights in Burundi Freedom of religion in Burundi Polygamy in Burundi Law enforcement in Burundi Ministry of Public Security of Burundi
Military of Burundi
Military of Burundi Command Commander-in-chief: Forces Army of Burundi Navy of Burundi: None Air Force of Burundi
Local government in Burundi
Local government in Burundi List of Burundian provincial governors
History of Burundi
History of Burundi Current events of Burundi
By period Kingdom of Burundi Burundian monarchy List of kings of Burundi Karyenda Mutaga IV Mbikije of Burundi Mwambutsa I Mbariza Mwambutsa IV Bangiriceng of Burundi Mwami Mwami Mutaga III Senyamwiza Mutamo Mwezi III Ndagushimiye of Burundi Mwezi IV Gisabo of Burundi Ntare I Kivimira Savuyimba Semunganzashamba Rushatsi Cambarantama Ntare IV Rutaganzwa Rugamba Ntare V Burundi Colonial Period German East Africa German East African rupie Colonial heads of Burundi Ruanda-Urundi Colonial heads of Burundi (Ruanda-Urundi) Colonial heads of Burundi (Urundi) League of Nations Class B Mandate United Nations Trust Territory#Former German Schutzgebiete Burundi independence Martyazo Heads of state of Martyazo Burundi Civil War Itaba massacre United Nations Security Council Resolution 1375 United Nations Security Council Resolution 1286 Titanic Express massacre Gatumba massacre United Nations Operation in Burundi United Nations Security Council Resolution 1545 United Nations Security Council Resolution 1577 United Nations Security Council Resolution 1602 United Nations Security Council Resolution 1606 Burundian constitutional referendum, 2005
By subject Burundi genocide History of rail transport in Burundi National Council for the Defense of Democracy-Forces for the Defense of Democracy Second Congo War
Culture of Burundi
Culture of Burundi Cuisine of Burundi Languages of Burundi Rundi language Media of Burundi National symbols of Burundi Coat of arms of Burundi Flag of Burundi National anthem of Burundi: Burundi Bwacu Karyenda Public holidays in Burundi Scouting and Guiding in Burundi World Heritage Sites in Burundi: none
Art in Burundi Music of Burundi Karyenda Master Drummers of Burundi Royal Drummers of Burundi Television in Burundi
People of Burundi People of Burundi
Ethnic groups in Burundi Ethnic groups in Burundi Hutu List of Hutus Tutsi List of Tutsis Great Lakes Twa
African Pygmies Aka people Baka people (Cameroon and Gabon) Ota Benga Efé people Pygmy Pygmy music Twa peoples
Pygmy mythology Bambuti mythology Khonvoum
Religion in Burundi Religion in Burundi Christianity in Burundi Anglican Church of Burundi Roman Catholicism in Burundi Apostolic Nuncio to Burundi List of Roman Catholic dioceses in Burundi Islam in Burundi
Sports in Burundi
Sports in Burundi Football in Burundi Burundi national football team Burundi Premier League Football Federation of Burundi List of football clubs in Burundi Burundian footballers Shabani Nonda David Opango Mohammed Tchité Football venues in Burundi Prince Louis Rwagasore Stadium Rugby Union in Burundi Burundi national rugby union team Burundi at the Olympics Burundi at the 1996 Summer Olympics Burundi at the 2000 Summer Olympics Burundi at the 2004 Summer Olympics Burundi at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Burundian athletes Arthémon Hatungimana Dieudonné Kwizera Jean-Patrick Nduwimana Vénuste Niyongabo Charles Nkazamyampi
Olympic competitors for Burundi Arthémon Hatungimana Jean-Patrick Nduwimana Vénuste Niyongabo Charles Nkazamyampi
Economy and infrastructure of Burundi
Economy of Burundi Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2026): 158th (one hundred and fifty eighth) One of the ten poorest countries in the world. Has the lowest per capita GDP of any nation in the world.Eggers, E., Historical Dictionary of Burundi, p. xlix. Agriculture in Burundi Banking in Burundi National bank of Burundi: Bank of the Republic of Burundi List of banks in Burundi Communications in Burundi Media of Burundi Internet in Burundi .bi Telephone service in Burundi AfricaPhonebook/Annulaires Afrique Telephone numbers in Burundi Postal service in Burundi Companies of Burundi Currency of Burundi: Franc ISO 4217: BIF Energy in Burundi Health care in Burundi Mining in Burundi Tourism in Burundi Visa policy of Burundi Trade unions in Burundi Confederation of Trade Unions of Burundi Trade Union Confederation of Burundi Transportation in Burundi Air transport in Burundi Air Burundi Airports in Burundi Bujumbura International Airport Rail transport in Burundi
Education in Burundi
Education in Burundi University of Burundi
Health in Burundi
Health in Burundi
See also
Burundi
List of Burundi-related topics List of international rankings Member state of the United Nations Outline of Africa Outline of geography
References
External links
Official Burundi government website (in French) Burundi. The World Factbook. Central Intelligence Agency. Stanford University - Africa South of the Sahara: Burundi directory category University of Pennsylvania - African Studies Center: Burundi directory category