Republic of Burundi (Burundi)

Is a independent political entity in the continent of Africa.

Its center lies at a latitude of -3.5 and longitude of 30.

Republic of Burundi also goes by the names, An Bhuruin, An Bhurúin, Boeroendi, Bouroundi, Bu-run-gi, Bu-run-gi (Burundi), Bu-run-đi, Bu-run-đi (Burundi), Burundi, Burundia, Burundis, Burundo, Burundzi, Buruundi, Búrúndí, Bûrûndî, Mpourounti, Republic o

The prodominant languages spoken are fr-BI (French) rn (Rundi) and its currency is the Franc (BIF),

Republic of Burundi currently has a population of 9863100 (estimate).

Republic of Burundi's neighbouring countries are, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania, .

Regions within Republic of Burundi

Largest Cities within Republic of Burundi


Travel Advice Summary from British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)

Country: Burundi

Published: Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:23:00 GMT

Travel Summary


  • We advise against all travel to areas on the border with DRC specifically Bujumbura Rural, Bubanza, and Cibitoke. We also advise against all travel to Ruyigi Province.

  • We advise against all but essential travel to the remaining Provinces w. We advise against all travel between 17:30 and 09:00 partly due to the security situation and partly due to road safety concerns.

  • Travel to Bujumbura is possible but we recommend against going to the areas of Kanyosha,Musaga, Kamenge and taking the road to Uvira from the Rusizi Bridge onwards after 17:00 and before 09:00. You should avoid the area of Kinindo and the lakeside road south of the port to the Club Cercle Nautique and dirt road which runs parallel to the lake from the Cercle Nautique to the southerly end of the city between 20:00 and 09:00.

  • There is no British Embassy in Burundi, but there is a Liaison Office in Bujumbura, which can provide you with advice.  Burundi is covered from the British High Commission in Kigali, Rwanda.  See General - British Representation.  In Burundi, the Belgian Embassy has consular responsibility for British nationals.  Their contact details are: Boulevard de la Liberté, 9; Bujumbura, Tel: + 257 22 22 32 66 or + 257 22 22 61 76, Email: Bujumbura@diplobel.org. All British nationals should register with the Belgian Embassy.

  • There is an underlying threat from terrorism.  Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.  See Safety and Security - Terrorism.

  • If travelling in rural areas for essential reasons we advise that you contact the UN office in Burundi for an update on the current security situation, and make contact with your destination ahead of time to check on the situation.  See Safety and Security - local travel.
  • The main types of incident for which British nationals required consular assistance in Burundi in 2011 were for lost and stolen passports.

  • If you decide to travel you should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. See General - Insurance.

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