- Capital: Bujumbura
- Language: French and Kirundi.
- Currency: Burundi Franc or FBu (BIF) = 100 centimes.
- People: Hutu (85%), Tutsi (14%).
- Life Expectancy: Male: 42.91, Female: 44.12.
- Religion: Mainly Roman Catholic.
- Size (sq km): 28,000 (146th) (7.8% water).
- Population: 7.5 million (94th)
- Population Density per sq km: 206 (43rd)
- Country Dialling Code: 257
- Internet Country Code: .bi
- Time Zone: GMT +2
- Voltage Guide: 220 AC, 50 HZ.
- Finance: Limited acceptance of traveller's cheques, MasterCard and Diners Club.
- Business Hours: 0730-1200, 14-1730 Mon-Fri.
- GDP (PPP): US$4.9 billion
- GDP (PPP) per Capita: US$657
- Personal Safety: Extremely dangerous. Guerrilla warfare is widespread, and the rule of law cannot be guaranteed outside the capital.
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