Burundi: flag, capital and key facts
Burundi is a country in Africa whose capital is Gitega. It covers 27,834 km², making it the 142nd largest country in the world. Its population is estimated at 11,890,784, 77th in the world. It shares a land border with 3 countries. Official currency: Burundian franc (BIF).

Key facts about Burundi
| Capital | Gitega |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 11,890,784 (rank 77) |
| Land area | 27,834 km² (rank 142) |
| Currency | Burundian franc (BIF) |
| GDP per capita | 240 USD |
| Main languages | Kirundi, French |
| ISO 3166-1 code | BI |
Which countries border Burundi?
Burundi shares a land border with 3 countries:
- the DR Congo — capital Kinshasa
- Rwanda — capital Kigali
- Tanzania — capital Dodoma
Other countries in Africa
Play with Burundi on Flagdle
Burundi is one of the 195 countries in Flagdle's daily rotation. It can show up in any of the modes:
- Flags — recognise the flag in 3 tries.
- Capitals — find “Gitega” from the country name.
- Worldle — identify the country from its outline.
- Daily Challenge — the 9 chained mini-games on a single country.
Data sources
Country code per ISO 3166-1 alpha-2, currency code per ISO 4217. Flag image served by FlagCDN, outline by mapsicon, coat of arms by Wikimedia Commons. Population and land area from United Nations public data; GDP per capita in current US dollars.