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A view of Bujumbura, Burundi

Burundi (/bəˈrʊndi/ ^ⓘ, /-ˈrʌn-/), officially the Republic of Burundi (Kirundi: Repubulika y’Uburundi, [u.βu.ɾǔː.ndi]; Swahili: Jamuhuri ya Burundi; French: République du Burundi, [buʁundi] or [byʁyndi]), is a landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley where the African Great Lakes region and East Africa converge. It is bordered by Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east and southeast, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west; Lake Tanganyika lies along its southwestern border. The capital cities are Gitega and Bujumbura, which is also the largest city.

One of the smallest countries in Africa, Burundi's land is used mostly for subsistence agriculture and grazing, which has led to deforestation, soil erosion and habitat loss. As of 2005 the country was almost completely deforested, with less than 6% of its land covered by trees and over half of that being commercial plantations. In addition to poverty, Burundi often suffers from corruption, weak infrastructure, poor access to health and education services, and hunger. Burundi is densely populated and many young people emigrate in search of opportunities elsewhere. The World Happiness Report 2018 ranked the nation as the world's least happy with a rank of 156. Burundi is a member of the African Union, Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa, United Nations and the Non-Aligned Movement.

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Burundi participated in the 2008 Summer Olympics, held in Beijing, China from 8 to 24 August 2008. It was Burundi's fourth appearance in the summer Olympics since its debut in 1996. The Burundi team included three athletes: runners Joachim Nshimirimana and Francine Niyonizigiye, as well as swimmer Elsie Uwamahoro. Niyonizigiye, a marathon runner, was flag bearer for the opening ceremony. None of the Burundi athletes progressed further than the qualifying round. (Full article...)

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Image 1Historical development of GDP per capita (from Burundi)
Image 2Independence Square and monument in Bujumbura. (from History of Burundi)
Image 3Belligerents of the Second Congo War. Burundi backed the rebels. (from Burundi)
Image 4Bicycles are a popular means of transport in Burundi. (from Burundi)
Image 5Gitega became the capital of Burundi in 2019. (from Burundi)
Image 6Central Bujumbura, capital of Burundi (from Culture of Burundi)
Image 7Embassy of Burundi in Brussels (from Burundi)
Image 8Flag of the Kingdom of Burundi (1962–1966) (from Burundi)
Image 9Burundian Drummers (from Culture of Burundi)
Image 10Carolus Magnus School in Burundi (from Burundi)
Image 11Map of Burundi (from Burundi)
Image 12Football in Burundi (from Burundi)
Image 13Drums from Gitega (from Burundi)
Image 14View of the economic capital city Bujumbura in 2006 (from Burundi)
Image 15People fleeing during 1993 Burundian genocide (from History of Burundi)
Image 16The flag of the Kingdom of Burundi (1962–1966). (from History of Burundi)
Image 17Map of the provinces of Burundi as of 2025 (from Burundi)
Image 18Pierre Nkurunziza, President of Burundi from 2005 to 2020 (from Burundi)
Image 19Football in Burundi (from Culture of Burundi)
Image 20Fishermen on Lake Tanganyika (from Burundi)
Image 21Independence Square and monument in Bujumbura (from Burundi)
Image 22Men in colourful clothing with drums (from Burundi)

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Fish and sugarecane at the Marché-Plage market on the beach at Lake Tanganyika

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