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Burundi

Location
Location Description

Central Africa, east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, west of Tanzania

Continent
Africa
Bordering Countries
DR Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania
Independent
Yes
Flag
Flag Description

The flag of this country is divided by a white diagonal cross into four alternating triangular areas of red at the top and bottom, and green on the hoist and fly sides. A white circle, with three green-edged red six-pointed stars arranged to form a triangle, is superimposed at the center of the cross.

Capital
Gitega
Languages
French, Kirundi
Currency
(franc)
Size
10,747 sq mi (27,834 sq km) — 148th largest
Total Population
12,332,788 people — 79th largest
Population Density
1,148 people per sq mi (443 people per sq km) — 30th largest

Country Location

Central Africa, east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, west of Tanzania

Country Flag

The flag of this country is divided by a white diagonal cross into four alternating triangular areas of red at the top and bottom, and green on the hoist and fly sides. A white circle, with three green-edged red six-pointed stars arranged to form a triangle, is superimposed at the center of the cross.