Burundi
East African country of rolling green hills, Lake Tanganyika shores, and drumming traditions
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Amahoro! I'm Amy! Burundi is a land of green hills and Lake Tanganyika. Gitega is the capital, and drumming is a proud tradition.
Discover Burundi
Burundi is a small East African country of green hills and lakeside villages. The capital is Gitega, and people also gather in Bujumbura on the shore of Lake Tanganyika. Friends say "Amahoro," which means peace. Kirundi, French, and English are spoken, and the currency is the Burundian franc.
Drumming is a famous tradition, and farming fills many of the hills. Lake Tanganyika is one of the deepest lakes in the world, and its waters form part of Burundi's western edge.
Map of Burundi
Flag of Burundi
The flag represents the unique identity and heritage of Burundi.
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✨Did You Know?
Drumming is a celebrated cultural tradition in Burundi
Lake Tanganyika is one of the deepest lakes on Earth
People say "Amahoro," which means peace
What Makes Burundi Special?
Royal Drummers
Famous drumming performances celebrate Burundian culture.
Green Hills
Rolling farmland covers much of the country.
Lake Tanganyika
One of the world's deepest lakes borders Burundi.
Amahoro
A greeting that means peace.
Gitega
The capital city in the centre of the country.
Football
Football is a popular sport.
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