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Basic Information About Burundi:
Population: 11,552,561 Million (2016)
GDP: $8.4 billion (2016)
Climate: Burundi has four seasons, can be distinguished: the long dry season (June–August), the short wet season (September–November), the short dry season (December–January), and the long wet season (February–May).
People: There are three major ethnic groups which are the Hutu or Bantu (85%), Tutsi or Hamitic (14%) and Twa or pygmy (1%). In the past, major tensions have arisen between the different groups, but today they coexist peacefully, sharing a common language and overall culture.
Religion: The religious makeup of Burundi is composed of a vast majority of Christians with about 60% of Catholics and 15% of Protestants and Anglicans. Then about 20-25% of the population adheres to traditional indigenous beliefs and religion; and finally there is a minority of an estimated 5% of Muslims.
Capital: Bujumbura is the capital city of Burundi.
Language: Kirundi and French are the official and national languages of Burundi. Kirundi, also called Rundi, is a Bantu language spoken by about 4.5-8 million speakers, most of them living in Burundi, but also in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Congo-Kinshasa. Since the 40’s there is a standardized spelling system of Kirundi that is widely used.
Currency: The Burundian Franc is the currency of Burundi.
Time Zone: CAT (UTC+2)
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